Wetlands Management (RAMSAR Sites) Regulations, 1999 ((L.I. 1659). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Protected area Protection of habitats Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations, in exercise of the powers conferred on the Minister responsible for Forestry by section 11 of the Wild Animals Preservation Act 1961, establishes wetlands ("Ramsar sites") for purposes of the Convention of Wetlands of International importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat and assigns specified powers to the Minister responsible for lands and forestry, the Director of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission and District Assemblies in respect of such sites. The Regulations also define activities in such sites that are prohibited or restricted. Full text English Website www.fcghana.com