Natural Heritage Reserves System Act (Chapter 32). Country/Territory Palau Document type Legislation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract In order to preserve in perpetuity specific land and water areas which support unique communities of natural flora and fauna, as well as unique geological sites, a Natural Heritage Reserves System (denominated "ROP Natural Heritage Reserves System") is established. The System shall consist of areas in Palau which are designated and nominated by the Bureau of Resources and Development in the manner provided for in this Act, and the system shall be managed Ministry of Resources and Development. Republic, State of private lands, may be designated by State Governors or the Bureau of Resources and Development of the Ministry. Lands may be purchased by the Republic for purposes of this Law. The Ministry of Resources and Development through the Bureau of Resources and Development, may make rules and regulations having the force and effect of law, governing the use, control, and protection of the areas included within the ROP Natural Heritage Reserves System subject to limitations laid down by the present Law. (7 sections) Full text English