National Parks Ordinance, 2003. Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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