National Parks Ordinance, 2003. Pays/Territoire Sainte-Hélène (RU) Type du document Législation Date 2003 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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. Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Aire protégée Parcs nationaux Préservation de l'écosystème Biodiversité Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Afrique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.sainthelena.gov.sh