Ecological Reserves Act (S.S. 1979-80, c. E-0.01). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Saskatchewan Document type Legislation Date 1980 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish ecological reserves. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Protected area Protection of habitats Special fund 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 12 September 1980. Abstract An Act to establish ecological reserves, intended as Crown land in the province which sustains or is associated with unique or representative parts of the natural environment. For the purposes of this Act, “environment” comprises air, land or water; as well as plant and animal life, including man. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may authorize the establishment of a special fund, to be known as the Ecological Reserves Development Fund, for the purchase of land considered to be suitable as an ecological reserve. (sect. 6). Ecological reserves cannot be disposed of under the provisions of any other Act or law in force in the province (sect. 7). The entrance and conduct of any activity on an ecological reserve is subject to authorization (sect. 8). Finally, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is entrusted with the power to make regulations for the purpose of implementing this Act. Full text English Website www.qp.gov.sk.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Representative Area Ecological Reserves Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-0.01 Reg. 7). Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Research, Tourism, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Provincial Ecological Reserves Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-0.01 Reg. 5). Legislation | Canada | 1998 Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Contract/agreement, Sub-national agreement, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Provincial Lands Act, 2016 (S.S. 2016, c. P-31.1). Legislation | Canada | 2016 Keyword: Land-use planning, Land tenure, Land valuation, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Public land, Transfer, Inspection, Lease, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX