Law No.201 of 2011 for the establishment of Beit Leef 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 Tourism 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 Beit Leef 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 www.lp.gov.lb