Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust Act 1999 (No. 14 of 1999). Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust with the necessary resources and powers to investigate, identify, research, study, classify, record, issue, preserve and arrange publications, exhibitions, displays and generally educate the public on the science of, and traditional practices and knowledge relating to, the flora and fauna of the Cook Islands. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Institution Research Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust and defines its objectives, powers and internal organization. The Trust shall be established for the charitable purpose of investigating, identifying, research, analysis, study, classification, recording, integration and preservation of scientific information and traditional knowledge of and practices relating to flora and fauna. The Trust shall supply information to Government departments and agencies upon request. The Trust shall be Full text English Website www.paclii.org