Country Parks Ordinance (Chapter 208). Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1976 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleTo provide for the designation, control and management of country parks and special areas, the establishment of the Country and Marine Parks Board and for purposes connected therewith. Subject Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Land tenure Protected area Public land Institution Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract The Country Parks Ordinance provides a legal framework for the designation, development and management of country parks and special areas. It provides for the establishment of a Country and Marine Parks Board to advise the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation on all matters related to country parks and special areas. Full text English Website www.hklii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Country Parks and Special Areas Regulations (Chapter 208A). Legislation | China | 1977 (2012) Keyword: Protected area, Public land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Designation of Special Areas within Country Parks (Consolidation) Order (Chapter 208C). Legislation | China | 1977 (1997) Keyword: Land tenure, Protected area, Public land Source: FAO, FAOLEX Special Areas (Designation) (consolidation) Order (Chapter 208D). Legislation | China | 1977 (2005) Keyword: Protected area, Public land Source: FAO, FAOLEX