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Botanic Gardens Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
1928 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the management, administration and control of botanic gardens.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild flora Protected area Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Ordinance provides for the management and conservation of the botanic gardens listed in Schedule I, appointing both a curator and a watcher to carry out all the activities related to those gardens. The Gardens shall be protected from any damage to trees, flowers, fruits and all relative items within their boundaries, offenders shall be prosecuted.

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