This Regional Decree establishes protecting measures to be applied within the Azorian island of 'São Jorge'. It consists of 5 chapters establishing these measures in order to protect island biodiversity within the coastal area and 250 m of altitude. It is divided as follows: Definition and objectives (chap. 1); protecting measures and land management (chap. 2); Areas to be protected (chap. 3); Controls and fines (chap. 4); Final provisions (chap. 5).