Act respecting the Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec (R.S.Q., c. S-11.012). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Québec Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1999 (2005) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Institución Conservación del ecosistema Parques nacionales Productos silvestres Educación Política/planificación Infracciones/sanciones Zona protegida Autorización/permiso Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen An Act establishing the “Société de la faune et des parcs du Québec”. It may also use the name “Faune et Parcs Québec” or the acronym “FAPAQ”. The mission of the Société is to oversee the conservation and development of wildlife and wildlife habitats, in a manner consistent with sustainable and harmonious development from a cultural, social, economic and regional standpoint; it shall also oversee, in the same manner, the development and management of parks to allow for conservation, education and the pursuit of recreational activities. In pursuing its mission, the Société shall, in particular, 1) oversee the management of wildlife harvesting activities within the scope of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife ( chapter C-61.1), in particular with regard to the development and application of related standards, and with regard to authorizations, licences, permits and the leasing of exclusive rights; 2) ensure adequate control of and monitor the use of wildlife resources; 3) administer the territory within the boundaries of a park in particular with regard to authorizations, licences and permits; 4) ensure adequate control and protection of parks; 5) promote joint action and ensure coordination, in connection with wildlife and wildlife habitats and as concerns park development and management, among and with the partners in the sectors concerned ; 6) anticipate, where appropriate, in concerted action regarding the management of forest resources; 7) propose policies to the Minister as regards wildlife, wildlife habitats and parks, assume responsibility for their implementation and coordinate their application. The Act consists of 8 chapters as follows: Establishment and mission (I); Organization and operation (II); Powers (III); Accounts and reports (IV); Funding (V); Powers of the Minister (VI); Amending provisions (VII); Transitional and final provisions (VIII). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gouv.qc.ca