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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 Special fund Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
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 and Wildlife Service, to award grants to entities that will promote the conservation of great apes in the wild. Funds shall be used for conservation measures including enforcement and implementation of CITES and the strengthening the capacity of local communities to implement conservation programs.

Full text
English
Website
www.gpo.gov