Law No. 11/99 on Flora and Fauna conservation and protected areas. Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Management/conservation National parks Plant protection Plant variety Protected area Protection forest Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Law enters into force according to legal terms. Abstract This Law is composed of five Chapters divided in 47 articles. It provides basic legislation for flora and fauna conservation and protected areas with the aim of protecting biological diversity and promoting, at the same time, its social and economical sustainable use. In particular, the Law classifies protected species and regulates protected areas’ system. Full text Portuguese Website www.parlamento.st References - Legislation Amends Act No. 3/91 concerning public land. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 1991 Keyword: Public land, Land tenure, Land reform, Subdivision of land, Servitude, Ownership, Urban land, Size Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regional Legislative Decree No 3/ALRAP on the protection of marine turtles. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2009 Keyword: Turtles, Wild fauna, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX