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Resolution No. 143 of 2003 creating a protected area in the zone of Wadi Al-Jamal region - Hamata, the Red Sea Governorate.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 25, 30 January 2003, 5 pp.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 6 articles. The zone of Wad Aljammal located in the Red Sea province, as defined in the attached map, is to be considered a protected area (art. 1). The Environmental Affairs Apparatus shall be in charge of the competences provided for in Laws No. 102 of 1983 and No. 4 of 1994 concerning protected areas (art. 2). Any works, activities, behaviours which may destroy, damage or worsen the ecosystem, wildlife, marine environment, plants, etc. shall be prohibited. These include: hunting, killing, disturb animals and living-marine animals; destroying and transporting plants; destroying or changing the ecosystem; introducing other species of animals, plants, micro-living beings; polluting the soil, water or air; starting of agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourist activities without pre-authorization from the Environmental Affairs Apparatus (art. 3). The Prefect of the Red Sea province shall control the implementation of this Resolution (art. 5).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amended by

Prime Minister Decision No. 1777 of 2020 amending some provisions of Resolution No. 143 of 2003 creating a protected area in the zone of Wadi Al-Jamal region - Hamata, the Red Sea Governorate.

Legislation | Egypt | 2020

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX