Law No.11 of 2020 regulating grazing in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. País/Territorio Emiratos Árabes Unidos Subdivisión territorial Abu Dhabi Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2020 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Pastorear Autorización/permiso Infracciones/sanciones Parques nacionales Zona protegida Protección del hábitat Área geográphica Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law consisting of 12 articles regulates grazing in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and establishes that (i) Grazing is allowed after obtaining the license, assigned after obtaining the approval of the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi. The Agency determines (i) grazing seasons based on evaluation studies of the state of vegetation cover, and any other criteria it deems necessary; and (ii) grazing areas based on two main criteria 1. they should be outside the range of 2 km of nature reserves; and 2. outside the range of critical natural habitats and any other areas specified by the Agency. Article 4 provides for the conditions to apply for a grazing license. The Law in the grazing areas prohibits (i) the use of bicycles, cars, or any type of vehicle or machinery for the purpose of entertainment; (ii) building either temporary or permanent buildings ; (iii) grazing outside the grazing season; (iv) putting fences, tools, or debris; (v) leaving livestock to graze unaccompanied; (vi) not to maintain general hygiene in grazing areas; (vii) not to show the grazing license when requested. Article 8 lists the possible administrative penalties that can be taken by the Authority, including temporary suspension or cancellation of the license. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.ecouncil.ae Referencias - Legislación Revoca Law No. 13 of 2005 regulating grazing in Abu Dhabi. Legislación | Emiratos Árabes Unidos | 2005 Palabra clave: Pastorear, Ordenación/conservación, Infracciones/sanciones, Autorización/permiso, Pastoreo Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX