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Resolution No. 209/T of 2009 declaring the zone of Hasya Mountain in the Province of Hems as a natural protected forest.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Mountain area
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 9 articles. Article 1 demarcates boundaries of the protected area and defines its area of 14866 hectares. Article 2 deals with aims of this Resolution which are: protection of mountain forest ecosystem (soil, plants, and water sources); protection of the artificial afforestation and grasses; and, protection of wildlife. Article 3 prohibits the following activities within the protected area: grazing; cutting and uprooting of trees; farming and plating; digging of wells; waste disposal; construction of buildings, roads and facilities; and, hunting. Article 5 decrees the establishment of a working group for the Protected Area from the following units: Management; Scientific Research; Communication and Development; and, Protection and Inspection. Applying Resolution No. 24/T of 2008 containing instructions for eco-system to the Protected Area. Article 7 contains offences and penalties.

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