Great Apes Conservation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-411).

Country/Territory: United States of America
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2000
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to assist in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great apes.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Management/conservation Endangered species Mammals Special fund Protection of species
Geographical area: Americas, North America

Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to assists in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes. It establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the "Great Ape Conservation Fund". Under the Act, Great apes include the chimpanzee, gorilla, bonobo, orang utan, and gibbon. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Fish
Full text: English
Website: www.gpo.gov