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Wilderness Areas Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. W.8).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Research Education Wild fauna Wild flora Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Section 1 of the present Act establishes that the Lieutenant Governor in Council may set apart any lands (whether or not covered with water) belonging to Her Majesty in Right of Ontario as a wilderness area for the preservation of the area as nearly as may be in its natural state in which research and educational activities may be carried on, for the protection of the flora and fauna, for the improvement of the area, having regard to its historical, aesthetic, scientific or recreational value, or for such other purposes as may be prescribed by the regulations made under this Act. The Act consists of 7 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wilderness Areas (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1098).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (1993)

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2012)

Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Tourism, National parks, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX