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National Parks Ordinance, 2003.

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide powers to permit the establishment of parks, nature reserves, sanctuaries and areas of historical interest, and generally for the conservation of the natural environment and ecology of st. Helena and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area National parks Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance grants power to the Governor in Council to declare any area in St. Helena, including any part of the territorial waters, to be: (a) a national park; (b) a nature reserve; (c) a sanctuary; or (d) an area of historical interest. The Ordinance also provides rules for usages of those protected areas. The Ordinance also, among other things: provides for compensation of private land included in any declared area; defines restrictions on certain activities harmful to the ecology; provides for enforcement; and defines regulation-making powers of the Governor in Council.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh