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Parks and Land Certainty Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 165).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Policy/planning Indigenous peoples Protection of habitats Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the Act is to establish parks to provide for the protection and management of areas of territorial significance and to encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Yukon’s natural environment (sect. 1). The Act consists of 99 section divided into seven Parts: Interpretation, Establishing Parks, Park Planning, Park Protection, Use and Development, Regulations, Offences, Administration and Enforcement. Under Part 3, a management plan is required for each park. Under section 4, ecological reserves and wilderness preserves can be established (sect. 32) and the disposition of park land and of their natural resources is regulated.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.yk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Coal River Springs Ecological Reserve (Y.O.I.C. 1991/149).

Legislation | Canada | 1991

Keyword: Protected area, Wetlands, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX