Law No. 11 of 1999 creating a protected area in the region of Bintai'l. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Soil conservation/soil improvement Pollution control Offences/penalties Erosion Ecosystem preservation Animal welfare Birds Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law decrees the creation of a protected area in the region of Bitai'l. The boundaries of the aforementioned area are defined by article 1. The creation of this protected area aims at the following: protection of animals, plants, and natural environment; populate the area by animals, plants and birds; protection of the natural resources; soil conservation; protection of water sources and pollution control. Trees cutting, exploitation and working are prohibited in order to protect forests, pl Full text Arabic