Resolution No. 1263 of 1998 defining boundaries of Ras Al'ain Spring-Reef Damascus to prevent pollution and to be considered a protected zone. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official gazette No. 24, 24 June 1998, 1 p. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Access right Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Resolution is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 defines boundaries of the protected zone of Ras Al'ain located in the province of Reef-Damascus. All agricultural, industrial and construction activities in the above-mentioned zone such as irrigation by the use of sewage water, constructions, treating sewage water, illegal use of pesticides are prohibited (arts. 2 and 5). The Ministry of Defense will carry out the implementation of this Resolution (art. 3). Full text Arabic