Environmental Sensitive Area (Matura National Park) Notice (Cap. 35:05).

Subject

Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Cartilaginous fishes Management/conservation Protected area National parks Biodiversity Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Notice provides for the designation by the Environmental Management Authority of the Matura National Park as an Environmentally Sensitive Area in the sense of section 41 of the Environmental Management Act. The Notice shall not apply to private land in the Area. The purpose of the designation is the achievement of objectives as set out in part II of the Schedule to this Notice. The Schedule also sets out limitations of the use of land and permitted and mitigating measures. The principal objective of the designation is the protection of wildlife and biodiversity and compliance with international agreements in these fields.

Full text

English

Website

rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act (Cap. 35:05).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Special fund, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX