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Nature Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Aruba (Netherlands)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Institution Protected area Endangered species International trade Offences/penalties Protection of species Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Ordinance provides for the protection of indigenous and non-indigenous fauna and flora and the establishment of protected nature areas. It establishes a Commission for the protection of fauna and flora, which shall provide advice to the Minister. The Ordinance requires the declaration, by State Decree, of protected plant and animal species and of nature protection areas. The Ordinance places restrictions on the capturing or killing of protected animals and places restrictions on the trade in non-indigenous plant and animal species.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.aw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

State Decree on the Arikok National Park.

Legislation | Aruba (Netherlands) | 2000 (2007)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

State Decree on Exemptions regarding Non-domestic Flora and Fauna.

Legislation | Aruba (Netherlands) | 1996 (2007)

Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

State Decree on CITES Registers.

Legislation | Aruba (Netherlands) | 1995 (2007)

Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Registration, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

State Decree on Prohibitions regarding Underwater Hunting Methods.

Legislation | Aruba (Netherlands) | 2001 (2007)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX