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Act No. 47 on the Thingvellir National Park.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of habitats Biodiversity Governance National parks Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protected area
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 June 2004.
Abstract

The present Act declares Thingvellir by Öxará and its vicinity as a protected national park and specifies its geographical boundaries. It lays down provisions for its management, permitted activities, and property rights in the area, and orders the preparation of a regulation on its protection and use. The objective of the protection of the National Park is to preserve its appearance as a national shrine and to maintain to the extent possible its original natural features.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.is

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation no. 848 on the Thingvellir National Park, its protection and management.

Legislation | Iceland | 2005

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Governance, National parks, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX