National Parks Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 27 of 2008). Country/Territory British Virgin Islands (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit National parks Marine protected areas Marine area Protection of habitats Protected area Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 81 of the National Parks Act, 2006, provide rules for the management and use by the public of national parks, including marine parks. A marine park may be divided into zones for different public uses and for resource management needs and these zones shall be consistent with the classification of the park under section 15 of the Act and be delineated in the park’s management plan as adopted pursuant to the Act. Zones in marine parks may include areas for fishing, special nature protection, environmental recovery or restoration or special habitat or species management. No person shall fish within a marine park, except in accordance with directions of the National Parks Trust. Full text English Website www.bvigazette.org