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Ecological Reserve Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 103).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Institution Ecosystem preservation Research Endangered species Protection of species Education
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the Act is to reserve public lands for ecological purposes, including the following areas: (a) scientific research and education on productivity of the natural environment; (b) representative examples of ecosystems; (c) examples of ecosystems modified by human beings; (d) rare and endangered native plants and animals in their natural habitat which may be preserved; (e) unique and rare examples of botanical, zoological or geological phenomena. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may establish, cancel or amend reserves (sects. 3 and 4). Ecological reserves are not available for disposition (sect. 5). The remaining sections deal with the power to make regulations, administration and advisors.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ecological Reserve Regulations (B.C. Reg. 335/75).

Legislation | Canada | 1975

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Application of Park Legislation to Ecological Reserves Regulation (B.C. Reg. 364/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX