Law No. 19 of 2004 on the protection wildlife and its natural habitat. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Freshwater pollution Pollution control Endangered species Protection of habitats Protected area Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Law defines the responsibilities of Qatar’s Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves: rehabilitation and management of the wildlife’s habitat; ban or restriction of human activities that lead to the distortion of the natural habitat; protection of the endangered wildlife species; control of the exploitation of fungal living organisms; development of record system for the endangered species. The law defines also the duties of the wildlife conservation department. The law forbids: the hunting, the fishing or the transport of wildlife species; the damage of shells and coral reefs; the destruction of plants inside the natural reserves; the destruction of geological formations and animals habitat; the introduction of any alien species to the protected areas; the water and air pollution inside the reserves; the construction of buildings and facilities inside protected areas. The offences to be applied in case of disrespect of the provisions of this Law are specified in the text. Full text Arabic Website www.moe.gov.qa