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Natural Heritage Conservation Act (R.S.Q., c. C-61.01).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protected area Biodiversity EIA Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The object of the present Act is to contribute to the objective of safeguarding the character, diversity and integrity of Québec's natural heritage through measures to protect its biological diversity and the life-sustaining elements of natural settings. More specifically, the Act is intended to facilitate the establishment of a network of protected areas representative of biodiversity by introducing protection measures for natural settings that complete existing measures, including the assigning of protection status to certain areas under the responsibility of other government departments or bodies. The Act consists of 91 articles divided into 7 Titles as follows: General provisions (I); Special protection measures for certain natural settings (II);Temporary protection of land (III); Permanent protection of land (IV); Administrative measures and penal provisions (V); Amending provisions (VI); Transitional and final provisions (VII).

Full text
English
Website
www.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.Q. c. R-26.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1974 (1993)

Keyword: Protected area, Research, Education, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Rules of procedure governing public consultation on proposed protected areas (R.Q. c. C-61.01, r.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

An Act to amend the Natural Heritage Conservation Act and other provisions (SQ 2021, c 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2021

Keyword: Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection of environment, Wetlands, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of species, Protection of habitats, Plant protection, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, Protection forest, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

An Act respecting the conservation of wetlands and bodies of water.

Legislation | Canada | 2017

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Wetlands, Climate change, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX