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 International agreement-text Protected area Protection of habitats International agreement-implementation Geographical area Africa, 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 Regula Full text English Website www.fcghana.com Other references Implements treaty Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat Treaty | Multilateral | Ramsar | Feb 2, 1971 Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Monitoring, Management/conservation, Migratory species, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Land-use planning Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000531)