This Resolution of the Council of Ministers establishes new protective measures for the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais (approved by Decree No. 9/94 of 11 March) which validity cannot exceed a duration of three years. It consists of 11 articles approving EC Council Directive No. 92/43 of 21 May, and establishing biodiversity conservation, wildlife habitats and flora and fauna protection, according to the European Ecological Programme 'Rede Natura 2000'.