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St. Helena National Trust Ordinance (Cap. 77).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Long title
An Ordinance to establish and make provision for the St. Helena National Trust.
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Public land Cultural heritage Institution Management/conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance establishes the St. Helena National Trust as a body corporate. The principal objects of the Trust shall be: (a) to promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of St. Helena of lands and buildings of beauty or historical interest and, in the case of lands, the preservation of their natural aspect features and animal, plant and marine life; and (b) to maintain and manage lands acquired by the Trust as open spaces or places of public resort and buildings so acquired for purposes of public recreation, resort or instruction. The Trust may acquire, develop, sell or lease land for the realization of its objects. The Ordinance also establishes a Trust Council to further the purpose and exercise the powers of the Trust, and to execute such other functions as are conferred upon it by or under this Ordinance.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

St.Helena National Trust Regulations (Cap. 77).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Public land, Cultural heritage, Institution, Registration, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX