KSPL No. K6-110-00 Mangroves Act. Country/Territory Palau Territorial subdivision Koror State Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to prohibit the cutting and/or harvesting of trees and vegetation below the high tide line, in mangroves and within wetland areas and to provide for penalties; and for related purposes. Subject Food & nutrition, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Food security Enforcement/compliance Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Collecting/harvesting Timber extraction/logging Non-timber products Offences/penalties Protection of species Timber Wetlands Aquatic animals Birds Crustaceans Management/conservation Marine fishes Protection of habitats Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act shall become effective upon approval by the House of Traditional Leaders, or by operation of the Koror State Constitution. Abstract This Act lays down provisions for the protection and conservation of wetland and mangrove areas within the State of Koror to maintain their significant benefits to the people and to the environment. This Act prohibits the cutting and/or harvesting of trees and vegetation below the high tide line in mangroves and within wetland areas for the ultimate purposes of ensuring food security, protection of habitats and species, protection of breeding grounds for many native species of birds, crabs, shellfish, and fish, and preservation of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Full text English Website www.kororstategov.com