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Ministerial Decision No. 111 of 2000 regulating the management of the Arabian Oryx Reserve.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 675, 15 July 2000.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Decision enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision is composed of 6 articles. The management of the Arabian Oryx Reserve is to be carried out according to the plan drawn up by the Ministry (art. 1). No admission to the reserve is permitted except after obtaining written permission issued by the Ministry, permitting camping or overnight stay for people within the reserve and specifying where they can stay (art. 2). Article 3 provides exemptions to the provisions of Article 2, such as individuals of the Sultan’s forces, the Royal Omani Police, and the population that live within the Park. Article 4 forbids harm to the wildlife, the cutting of trees or vegetation and endangering nesting birds inside the Reserve or approaching them, disturbing them, or touching or collecting their eggs. Article 5 requires the establishment of a waste dump in the place specified for it.

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No. 4 of 1994 concerning the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary.

Legislation | Oman | 1994

Keyword: Protected area, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX