Premier Resolution No. 1146 creating a natural protected area in the zone of Siwa in the province of Matrooh. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 146, 29 June 2002, 5 pp. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Institution Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Abstract This Resolution is composed of 5 articles. The zone of Siwa, located in the Province of Matrooh as illustrated in the attached map, shall be considered a protected area (art. 1). The Environmental Affairs Board shall be responsible for this protected area (art. 2). All activities and behaviours that may destroy or damage the natural environment shall be prohibited, including hunting and fishing (art. 3). The Prefect of Matrooh shall carry out the necessary measures for the protection of this zone (art. 4). Full text Arabic References - Legislation Repealed by Premier Resolution No. 1219 of 2002 creating a protected area in Siwa, in the province of Matrooh. Legislation | Egypt | 2002 Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX