Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-9). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Newfoundland Document type Legislation Date 1980 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for natural areas in the Province to be set aside for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people of the Province. Subject Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Land-use planning Protected area Public land Zoning Management/conservation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act provides for natural areas in the province to be set aside for the benefit, education and enjoyment of people. The Act creates wilderness reserves and ecological reserves and provides for their management. Under the Act, the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council is continued in its advisory functions and the Act further provides for its operation. The Act provides for the acquisition of land to be used for the reserves and covers offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.gov.nf.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Fossil Ecological Reserve Regulations (N.L.R. 63/97). Legislation | Canada | 1997 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Research, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting authorization/permit, Community management, Fishing authorization, Protected area, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Seabird Ecological Reserve Regulations (N.L.R. 66/97). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2009) Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Birds, Community management, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wilderness Reserve Regulations, 1997 (N.L.R. 65/97). Legislation | Canada | 1997 Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Botanical Ecological Reserve Regulations (N.L.R. 64/97). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2007) Keyword: Protected area, Wild flora, Access right, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fossil Ecological Reserve Regulations, 2009 (N.L.R. 13/09). Legislation | Canada | 2009 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Research, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting authorization/permit, Community management, Fishing authorization, Protected area, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Botanical Ecological Reserve Regulations, 2013 (N.L.R. 31/13). Legislation | Canada | 2013 Keyword: Protected area, Wild flora, Access right, Research, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Seabird Ecological Reserve Regulations, 2015 (N.L.R. 32/15). Legislation | Canada | 2015 Keyword: Birds, Authorization/permit, Community management, Research, Education, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Lawn Bay Ecological Reserve Order (N.L.R. 31/15). Legislation | Canada | 2015 Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX