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KSPL No. K6-110-00 Mangroves Act.

Country/Territory
Palau
Territorial subdivision
Koror State
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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