Resolution No. 454 of 2005 declaring the Manbaj Spring a protected area. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Water conservation zone Protected area Management/conservation Geographical area Western Asia Abstract The purpose of this Resolution is to declare the Manbaj Spring a protected area, to define its boundaries and to prevent pollution in the area. This Resolution is composed of 9 articles. Articles 1-3 delineate the boundaries of the Spring and specify the Departments that maintain the topographic maps. Articles 4-7 specify activities which shall be prohibited in the area, including: (a) all industrial and architectural activities; (b) random use of pesticides and fertilizers; (c) use of sewage wa Full text Arabic