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Law No.198 of 2011 for the establishment of Kafra Nature Reserve in the Bint Jbeil District.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Protection of species Authorization/permit Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the Kafra Nature Reserve with the purpose of protecting the natural environment and wealth, especially the endangered species, and recreating a sustainable and renewable ecosystem to be possibly used for the sake of scientific research; preserving the natural resources through their protection from pollution and a proper management and investing in the ecotourism. The Law prohibits: cut, invest or manufacture all trees, unless approved by the Ministry of the Environment; the entrance of cattle; take any yields; remove stones or sands or metals and any other content of the reserves; perform any action harmful for the natural equilibrium, such as setting fire, game (these actions are banned also in the zone of transition within a distance of 300 meters from the borders).

Full text
Arabic
Website
jo.pcm.gov.lb