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Law No.257 of 2014 creating the Jaj Cedar natural reserve.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Water conservation zone Freshwater pollution Groundwater Pollution control Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Surface water National parks Protected area Biodiversity Plant protection Tourism Sustainable development Management/conservation Game Grazing Protection of species
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 18 articles aims at establishing a natural reserve in Jbeil District. The main purposes of this Law are: protecting the natural resources of surface water and groundwater from pollution; protecting the environmental balances, wetlands and ecosystems; maintaining the landscape, plant, and animal species, especially the endangered, rare, or unique elements; and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources for scientific research, regulated environmental tourism and the organic farming, to preserve them for the public wellness and the future generations.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moe.gov.lb