Regulation No. 2000/19 on protected places. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX 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 Protection of species Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, 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 maintain and enhance their wild and natural character and so as to preserve endemic animals and plants (sect. 2). Section 3 lists the species of animal which shall constitute endangered species within East Timor. Section 4 and 5 deal with the protection of coral reefs, wetlands and mangroves. Under a directive, the Transitional Administrator may designate monuments, buildings, and other sites as property of cultural, artistic or historic significance to the people of East Timor. The remaining part of the Regulation deals with penal provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 5/2016 creating the National System of Protected Areas.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, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inland waters, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Migratory species, Endangered species, Basic legislation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX