National Parks, Nature Reserves, Memorial Sites and National Sites Law, 1992. Country/Territory Israel Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Management/conservation Institution Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Law empowers the Minister of the Interior, after consulting with the Minister of the Environment, to declare an area to be a national park. No building work or other activity is permitted unless it has been approved by the National Parks Authority. The Minister may not cancel the declaration of a national park without the approval of the Minister of the Environment, The Council, the local authority in which the park is located, and the Interior and Environmental Committees of the Knesset. A National Parks Authority, appointed by the Minister of the Environment, will manage the national parks and report to the Minister. Full text English Website state of israel, www. References - Legislation Repeals National Parks and Nature Reserve Law (No. 5723 of 1963). Legislation | Israel | 1963 Keyword: Basic legislation, National parks, Protected area, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by National Parks, Nature Reserves, National Sites and Memorial Sites Regulations (Entry Fees for Nature Reserves) -1994 Legislation | Israel | 1994 (1997) Keyword: Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by National Parks, Nature Reserves, National Sites and Memorial Sites Law -1998 Legislation | Israel | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Management/conservation, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Research, Inspection, National parks, Cultural heritage, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX