This Decree, composed of 8 articles, institutes the “Contagem” National Park located in the Federal District. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the scientific research and the development of environmental activities. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the National Park pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). Finally the Decree regulates the admitted water