National Heritage Wilderness Areas Act (No. 3 of 1988). País/Territorio Sri Lanka Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1988 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to make provision for the declaration of National Heritage Wilderness Areas; for the protection and preservation of such areas and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Legislación básica Patrimonio cultural Zona protegida Conservación del ecosistema Infracciones/sanciones Autorización/permiso Bosques de protección Protección del hábitat Protecíon de las especies Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act establishes Natural Heritage Wilderness Areas for the purpose of preserving unique ecosystems, genetic resources and habitats as well as to promote the scientific study of the environment (sect. 2). The relevant Minister may by Order published in the Gazette declare any area of State land which has unique ecosystems, genetic resources or outstanding natural features to be a Natural Heritage Wilderness Area. There are provisions relating to restriction of entry into National Heritage Wilderness Areas and prohibited acts in those areas (sect. 3). Persons require a written permit from the competent authority in order to enter and remain within any National Wilderness Area. The Minister may make regulations in respect of the administration and management of National Heritage Wilderness Areas (sect. 5). The Conservator of Forests shall be the competent authority for the purposes of this Act (sect. 7). Section 12 relates to offences and penalties relevant to the Act. Texto completo Inglés