Nature Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Aruba 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 International agreement-implementation Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries, 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 i Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.aw References - Legislation Implemented by State Decree on Exemptions regarding Non-domestic Flora and Fauna. Legislation | Aruba | 1996 (2007) Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX State Decree on Prohibitions regarding Underwater Hunting Methods. Legislation | Aruba | 2001 (2007) Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX State Decree on the Arikok National Park. Legislation | Aruba | 2000 (2007) Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX State Decree on CITES Registers. Legislation | Aruba | 1995 (2007) Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Registration, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973 Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)