Conservation Easements Act (S.S. 1996, c. C-27.01).

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Land tenure Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Endangered species Cultural heritage Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 31 January 1997.

Abstract

The present Act encourages private landowners, conservation organizations and governments to protect ecologically sensitive lands and natural areas through voluntary agreements. In particular, section 4 establishes that a conservation easement may be granted for any of the following purposes: a) the protection, enhancement or restoration of natural ecosystems, wildlife habitat or habitat of rare, threatened or endangered plant or animal species; b) the retention of significant botanical, zoological, geological, morphological, historical, archaeological features respecting land; c) the conservation of soil, air and water quality; d) any of the purposes prescribed in the regulations. The text consists of 15 sections.

Full text

English

Website

www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Conservation Easements Regulations (R.R.S. c. C-27.01 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2002)

Keyword: Pollution control, Contract/agreement, Land tenure, Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX