Prime Minister Decree No. 942 of 1989 regarding the establishment of the Wadi Al-Assiouti Reserve in the Eastern Desert in Assiut Governorate. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Education Monitoring Protected area Protection of environment Protection of species Registration 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 enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 6 articles aims at establishing the Wadi Al-Assiouti Reserve within the boundaries indicated in the area of Asyut Governorate in the Eastern desert. It will be managed by an Executive Council headed by the Asyut Governorate, with the membership of representatives from the ministries of agriculture, defense, tourism, interior, housing, the University of Asyut, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the Environmental Affairs Agency in the Council of Ministers. 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 Executive Council undertakes the functions that aim to develop and advance the reserve, and in particular, to (i) prepare the necessary programs and studies to promote and develop the reserve; (ii) monitor environmental phenomena and make an inventory of terrestrial and marine organisms and establish a dedicated register for each of them; (iii) manage and coordinate the related activities ; (iv) inform and educate the public of the objectives and purposes of establishing nature reserves (art.5). 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 Amended by Prime Minister’s Decree No. 710 of 1997 amending Resolution No. 942 of 1989 establishing the Wadi Al-Assiouti Reserve in the Eastern Desert in Assiut Governorate. Legislation | Egypt | 1997 Keyword: National parks, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX