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Regulation No. 24 on the development of the Wadi Rum Area.

Pays/Territoire
Jordanie
Type du document
Règlement
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Aire protégée Espèces exotiques Oiseaux Aires défavorisées Préservation de l'écosystème Espèces menacées Chasse/capture Institution Gestion/conservation Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Protection des espèces
Aire géographique
Asie, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Mer Rouge et le Golfe d'Aden, Asie Occidentale
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Résumé

This Regulation is composed of 12 articles. Articles 1 and 2 contain definitions and terms. Article 3 lists duties of the Authority of the Zone which are to: (1) develop the Wadi Rum Area by promoting tourism, improving basic services and creating work opportunities in the field of tourism, handicrafts, mountain climbing and desert guiding; (2) preserve the historical heritage, geological composition and unique natural landscapes of Wadi Rum; (3) preserve the wildlife; (4) relocate endangered wild species such as the Badan and Arabian gazelle; (5) preserve and protect the environment against pollution; (6) increase environmental awareness; and (7) exchange experiences and information with the relevant local and international bodies. Article 4 provides for the establishment of the Wadi Rum Area Committee to administrate and manage the Area. The Director of the Wadi Rum Area shall oversee the implementation of the attached Environmental Management Plan for the Area (art. 6). The following activities shall be prohibited in the aforementioned Area: (a) construction of new sites; (b) mining, stone crushing and stone quarries; (c) hunting, transferring or harming wildlife; (d) destroying or damaging geological places; (e) timbering or destroying plant-cover; (f) polluting soil, water or air resources; (g) introducing exotic and alien animals or plants; and (h) pasturing. The Board of Commissioners shall issue the necessary instructions and directives for the implementation of this Regulation (art. 12).

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