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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 title
An 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