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National Parks Law (Law No. 161 of 1957).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area National parks Management/conservation Policy/planning Institution Ecosystem preservation Contract/agreement Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law provides for the conservation of scenic areas and their ecosystems, the promotion of the utilization of those scenic areas and for the health, recreation, and environmental education of the people.

Full text
English
Website
www.env.go.jp