Conservation Areas Act 1999 (Cap. 30.15).

Subject

Fisheries, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Basic legislation Traditional rights/customary rights Vested rights/existing rights Cultural heritage Land commission Land tenure Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Marine area Marine protected areas Protected area Protection of habitats Use restrictions Wetlands Zoning Protection of environment Coastal zone management Protection of species Birds Turtles Research

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

This Act provides for the institution of “Conservation Areas”, i.e. areas declared to be such under section 3. Conservation Areas may include marine areas within the territorial sea, any terrestrial area including swamps, islets, reef flats, channels, sand banks and coral reef" in the territory of Tuvalu. The purposes of a Conservation area may be one or more of the following: (a) environment protection, including coastal, marine and terrestrial areas; (b) conservation and protection of biosphere reserves and habitats; (c) biological diversity preservation; (d) promotion of scientific studies and research on conservation areas. No person shall hunt, kill or capture any turtle, bird or fish in conservation areas designated under this Act.

Full text

English

Website

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Kaupule o Funafuti Conservation Area Order (Cap. 30.15.1).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1999

Keyword: Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX