Resolution No. 1 of 2002 declaring the Mashtan Island as a protected area. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to protect and preserve wildlife in the Mashtan Island. This Resolution is composed of 2 articles. Article 1 decrees, in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 2 of 1995 on the protection of wildlife, and in order to protect the natural environment and habitants, the Mashtan Island to be a protected area. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh