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Natural Areas Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I.c. N-2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Land-use planning Zoning Classification/declassification Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act has the object of preserving natural areas in the province of Prince Edward Island. Section 3 defines the criteria that the Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment has to follow in order to designate any area of land as natural area. Under section 6, the Minister may appoint an Advisory Committee to advise him on the designation and management of natural areas. Under section 7, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is empowered to pass all regulation necessary for the implementation of the Act, the section spells out what can be subject matter for regulation.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC54/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2010)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protected area, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX