This Decree, composed of 6 articles, institutes the “Pacotuba” Forestry Reserve located within the municipality of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the State of Espírito Santo. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the sustainable use and conservation of renewable natural resources, the scientific research and the development of environmental activities. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the Forestry Reserve pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be a