National Parks Ordinance, 2003. País/Territorio Santa Elena (RU) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2003 (2008) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Ordinance to provide powers to permit the establishment of parks, nature reserves, sanctuaries and areas of historical interest, and generally for the conservation of the natural environment and ecology of st. Helena and for purposes connected therewith. Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Parques nacionales Conservación del ecosistema Biodiversidad Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Africa, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Africa Occidental Resumen This Ordinance grants power to the Governor in Council to declare any area in St. Helena, including any part of the territorial waters, to be: (a) a national park; (b) a nature reserve; (c) a sanctuary; or (d) an area of historical interest. The Ordinance also provides rules for usages of those protected areas. The Ordinance also, among other things: provides for compensation of private land included in any declared area; defines restrictions on certain activities harmful to the ecology; provides for enforcement; and defines regulation-making powers of the Governor in Council. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.sainthelena.gov.sh