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Prime Minister Decree No. 1444 of 1998 regarding the establishment of a nature reserve in the Lake Burullus area in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Monitoring Protected area Protection of environment Protection of species Sustainable development Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution shall be published.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 5 articles aims at establishing a nature reserve within the boundaries indicated in the area of Lake Burullus. Article 3 prohibits to carry out actions, behaviors, activities or procedures that would destroy, damage or deteriorate the natural environment, harm wildlife, marine or plant life, or affect their aesthetic level in the aforementioned protected areas (these actions are indicated in detail). The Governor of Kafr El-Sheikh is responsible for supervising the appropriate arrangements for guarding the protected area (art.4).

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 102 of 1983 on Natural Protected Areas.

Legislation | Egypt | 1983

Keyword: Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, EIA, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Soil pollution/quality, Institution, Basic legislation, Alien species, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX