Regulation No. 2000/19 on protected places.

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Endangered species Coral Wetlands Marine protected areas Protected area Protection of habitats Biodiversity

Geographical area

Asia, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2000.

Abstract

This Regulation provides for the protection of designated areas, endangered species, coral reefs, wetlands, mangrove areas, historic, cultural and artistic sites, the conservation of biodiversity and the protection of biological resources of East Timor. Areas of land constituting islands, beaches, mountains, sanctuaries, reserves and any other areas shall be designated as protected wild areas and shall be managed in accordance with directives issued by the Transitional Administrator in order to

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 5/2016 creating the National System of Protected Areas.

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Public health, Public participation, Climate change, International agreement-implementation, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inland waters, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Migratory species, Endangered species, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX