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Resolution No. 606 of the Ministry of Irrigation defining the boundaries of Ghazala Spring and designating it as a protected area in order to prevent pollution.

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

This Resolution is composed of 6 articles. The Ghazal Spring located in the Province of Diraá, with boundaries defined as in the topographic map kept by competent departments, is to be considered a protected area (art. 1). All agricultural, industrial, commercial and tourist activities in the aforementioned area shall be prohibited. The prohibited activities shall include: random use of pesticides and fertilizers; use of sewage water for irrigation; creation of dumps for waste disposal; creation

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Arabic