Law No. 19 of 2004 on the protection wildlife and its natural habitat. País/Territorio Qatar Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Conservación del ecosistema Contaminación de las aguas dulces Control de la contaminación Especies en peligro Protección del hábitat Zona protegida Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen The Law defines the responsibilities of Qatar’s Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves: rehabilitation and management of the wildlife’s habitat; ban or restriction of human activities that lead to the distortion of the natural habitat; protection of the endangered wildlife species; control of the exploitation of fungal living organisms; development of record system for the endangered species. The law defines also the duties of the wildlife conservation department. The law forbids: the hunting, the fishing or the transport of wildlife species; the damage of shells and coral reefs; the destruction of plants inside the natural reserves; the destruction of geological formations and animals habitat; the introduction of any alien species to the protected areas; the water and air pollution inside the reserves; the construction of buildings and facilities inside protected areas. The offences to be applied in case of disrespect of the provisions of this Law are specified in the text. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.moe.gov.qa