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Great Apes Conservation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-411).

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2000
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to assist in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great apes.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Ordenación/conservación Especies en peligro Fondo especial Protecíon de las especies
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

The purpose of this Act is to assists in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes. It establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the "Great Ape Conservation Fund". Under the Act, Great apes include the chimpanzee, gorilla, bonobo, orang utan, and gibbon. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, to award grants to entities that will promote the conservation of great apes in the wild. Funds shall be used for conservation measures including enforcement and implementation of CITES and the strengthening the capacity of local communities to implement conservation programs.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.gpo.gov