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Willmore Wilderness Park Act (RSA 2000, c. W-11).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Education Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

Section 1 of the present Act establishes that all land within the area described in the Schedule is hereby established as a park to be known as “Willmore Wilderness Park”. The Park is dedicated to the use of the people of Alberta for their benefit, education and enjoyment, subject to this Act and the regulations, and shall, by the management, conservation and protection of its natural resources and by the preservation of its natural beauty, be maintained for the enjoyment of future generations. It should be noted that no person may conduct any industrial activities, including, but not limited to, mining, geological and geophysical explorations, water management, hydro-electric power and pulp and paper mills, saw mills and other forestry related industries, within the Park. The Act consists of 8 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest Land Use and Management Regulations (Alta Reg. 197/76).

Legislation | Canada | 1976 (2010)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Zoning, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX