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 Legislation | Canada | 1990 (1993) Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 12).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