Special Places Protection Act (RSNS 1989, c. 438). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Nova Scotia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1989 (2010) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for the preservation, regulation and study of archaeological and historical remains and palaeontological and ecological sites. Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Patrimonio cultural Protección del hábitat Especies en peligro Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies Pueblos indígenas Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen The present Act establishes seven Nature Reserves, which represent approximately 0.027% of the Nova Scotia's total land area. The Act provides for the protection of archaeological and historical significance, as well as areas of ecological significance. Ecological significance is defined widely and includes areas boasting rare or endangered species, areas which are representative of natural ecosystems, and areas which are regenerating after human impact and offer an opportunity to study the natural recovery of ecosystems. The text consists of 23 sections. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ns.ca