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Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.Q. c. R-26.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting ecological reserves.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Research Education Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisision relating to the establishment of ecological reserves. In particular, section 2 specifies that the Government may, by regulation, establish as an ecological reserve any territory composed of lands in the public domain if it considers that measure necessary: to preserve such territory in its natural state; to reserve such territory for scientific research and, if need be, for education; or, to safeguard animal and plant species threatened with disappearance or extinction.

Full text
English
Website
www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Biodiversity, EIA, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX