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