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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