Nature Conservation Law, 1972 (Law No. 85 of 1972). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1972 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Management/conservation Plant protection Protected area Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Monitoring Offences/penalties Protection of species Biodiversity Zoning Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law aims at protecting and managing natural resources and natural ecosystems. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Regulations for Enforcement of the Nature Conservation Act(Order of the Prime Minister's Office No. 62 of 1973). Legislation | Japan | 1973 (2019) Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX