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Royal Decree No. M/66 of 2015 issuing Ministerial Resolution No.429 of 2015 approving the Act on the Protected Zone of the Natural Primordial Wildlife.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Sustainable development Sustainable use Tourism Management/conservation Endangered species Authorization/permit Research Marine protected areas
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 90 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

Main purposes of this Act consisting of 21 articles are: protect, conserve and develop the primordial wildlife in the Saudi Kingdom; operate to restore endangered species in their natural habitat; and organize them for touristic and environmental purposes. Responsible body concerning the management of the protected zones is the Saudi Wildlife Authority (SWA) which redacts a report whereby a Committee, composed of various ministries and concerned bodies, decides to create a protected zone. The protected zone cannot be established on a private property and article 4 explains in details the procedural matters. Between the powers of the SWA: (i) restoration of the habitats; (ii) encouragement of a sustainable development; (iii) encourage the return of the endangered species to their natural habitats; and (iv) creating volunteer programs to disseminate the culture of the protected zones. The Board of Directors establishes rules for: entry or crossing through the marine or terrestrial protected areas; their utilization for grazing, fishing, recreation, research or study and grants for the necessary permits. The protection is guaranteed by a protection force composed of staff belong to the Ministry or to a private company. Articles 11 lists the prohibited activities while provisions for violation of this Act can be found in the last articles.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.swa.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act on the protected zones of the natural primordial wildlife, issued by the Royal Decree No. M/12 of 26 Shawal 1415 Hegira (27 March 1995).

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 1995

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation of the Act on the Protected Zone of the Natural Primordial Wildlife issued by the Authority’s Board of Directors No.208 of 2016.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Tourism, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Timber extraction/logging, Endangered species, Game, Grazing, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX