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Nature Reserves Regulations (Order and Behavior), 1979.

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (1985)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Dinim Vol. 6, p. 3549.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Management/conservation Inspection National parks
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, of 2 Parts and 23 sections, give definitions and make provisions for order and behaviour norms in nature reserves in Israel. Part One gives definitions (sect. 1). Part 2 prohibits the causing of any type of damage to plants, animals or land within the boundaries of a Nature Reserve (sect. 2). Section 3 prohibits the entering or staying in a reserve if not during the time periods that have been set by the director of Nature Reserves Authority. Sections 4 and 5 deal with prohibitions regarding the introducing of materials, waste, vehicles, animals and plants into a nature reserve. Section 6 prohibits the taking of any type of plants, animals or land out of a nature reserve. Section 7 regards waste procedures in a nature reserve. Section 8 prohibits the causing of water pollution within a nature reserve. Section 9 prohibits the lighting of fire within the territory of a reserve unless in zones that have been set by the authority for lighting fires. Sections 10-15 regard various prohibitions to be respected within a nature reserve. Section 16 gives powers to inspectors to carry out these regulations. Section 17 reports ulterior rules regarding certain reserves. Section 18 regards authorizations to carry out special works in a reserve in order to preserve and develop the existing. Section 19 regards special norms for “Har Meron” reserve inhabitants. Section 20 gives general information.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

National Parks and Nature Reserve Law (No. 5723 of 1963).

Legislation | Israel | 1963

Keyword: Basic legislation, National parks, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX