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National Protected Areas Regulations, 2014 (L.N. No. 6 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protected area National parks Marine area Coastal zone management Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Governor under section 8 of the National Protected Areas (Ascension) Ordinance, 2003, formulate general prohibits for protected areas and specific prohibitions for: National Parks; Beach Nature Reserves; Bird Nature Reserves; Sanctuaries; Areas of Historical Interest. The Regulations also: empower the Administrator to prescribe fees and to regulate opening hours of protected areas; provide for the setting aside of a National Protected Area or part of a National Protected Area for a particular use; require the Administrator to consult with the Head of Conservation and the Island Council Biodiversity & Fisheries Committee; provide for appeal against decisions to the Governor; and provide with respect to enforcement and offences. The taking of any animal or plant by any method out of the national park area is prohibited.

Full text
English
Website
www.ascension-island.gov.ac

References - Legislation

Implements

National Protected Areas Ordinance, Cap A20.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2003 (2017)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, National parks, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX