Law No.198 of 2011 for the establishment of Kafra Nature Reserve in the Bint Jbeil District. País/Territorio Líbano Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2011 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Parques nacionales Protecíon de las especies Autorización/permiso Zona protegida Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Law consisting of 9 articles aims at establishing the Kafra Nature Reserve with the purpose of protecting the natural environment and wealth, especially the endangered species, and recreating a sustainable and renewable ecosystem to be possibly used for the sake of scientific research; preserving the natural resources through their protection from pollution and a proper management and investing in the ecotourism. The Law prohibits: cut, invest or manufacture all trees, unless approved by the Ministry of the Environment; the entrance of cattle; take any yields; remove stones or sands or metals and any other content of the reserves; perform any action harmful for the natural equilibrium, such as setting fire, game (these actions are banned also in the zone of transition within a distance of 300 meters from the borders). Texto completo Árabe Página web jo.pcm.gov.lb