Policy for the establishment and management of a national park system in Trinidad and Tobago
The Forestry Division/Organization of American States Project on the Establishment of a System of National Parks and Protected Areas in Trinidad and Tobago was directed to prepare a policy for a national park system for the country. The policy provides the basis for the establishment of national park legislation. Existing legislation, although recognizing the need for protection of natural areas is inadequate to carry out various environmental, social, economic and conservation objectives of the country. Existing policy regarding the administration of the country's natural heritage is likewise not sufficiently defined to allow for proper management. Destruction of natural areas, increasing recreational demand, outdated legislation, undefined executive responsibility and lack of management guidelines are among the factors which have necessitated the urgent need for a new policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide a course of action for the protection and use of the country's outstanding natural heritage. The general policy is to provide protection in perpetuity for those areas of Trinidad and Tobago which represent significant examples of the country's natural heritage and to encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the heritage in ways which leave it unimpaired for future generations. Six categories of management are called for within the System; Scientific Reserves, national Parks, Natural Landmarks, nature Conservation Reserves, Scenic Landscapes and Recreation Parks. A National Park System Plan based on specific criteria for selection of areas will be prepared. Units within the System will be established by Presidential proclamation and be the property of the State. Government may provide technical and financial assistance for areas which me not of national significance. Management of the Park System will be concerned with the principal functions of: protection of natural resources; providing outdoor recreation and education programmes, facilities and services; conducting research; and coordinating with related agencies. Management plans will be prepared for each unit within the System and regulations and penalties established. The management agency responsible will finance its activities from funds allocated by Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries will be delegated responsibility for the administration, management, protection and development of areas within the Park System.
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Port-of-Spain (Trinidad y Tobago)
1980
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| Subjects: | POLITICAS, MANEJO DE RECURSOS NATURALES, SISTEMA DE AREAS PROTEGIDAS, CATEGORIAS DE MANEJO, TRINIDAD Y TOBAGO, |
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| Summary: | The Forestry Division/Organization of American States Project on the Establishment of a System of National Parks and Protected Areas in Trinidad and Tobago was directed to prepare a policy for a national park system for the country. The policy provides the basis for the establishment of national park legislation. Existing legislation, although recognizing the need for protection of natural areas is inadequate to carry out various environmental, social, economic and conservation objectives of the country. Existing policy regarding the administration of the country's natural heritage is likewise not sufficiently defined to allow for proper management. Destruction of natural areas, increasing recreational demand, outdated legislation, undefined executive responsibility and lack of management guidelines are among the factors which have necessitated the urgent need for a new policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide a course of action for the protection and use of the country's outstanding natural heritage. The general policy is to provide protection in perpetuity for those areas of Trinidad and Tobago which represent significant examples of the country's natural heritage and to encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the heritage in ways which leave it unimpaired for future generations. Six categories of management are called for within the System; Scientific Reserves, national Parks, Natural Landmarks, nature Conservation Reserves, Scenic Landscapes and Recreation Parks. A National Park System Plan based on specific criteria for selection of areas will be prepared. Units within the System will be established by Presidential proclamation and be the property of the State. Government may provide technical and financial assistance for areas which me not of national significance. Management of the Park System will be concerned with the principal functions of: protection of natural resources; providing outdoor recreation and education programmes, facilities and services; conducting research; and coordinating with related agencies. Management plans will be prepared for each unit within the System and regulations and penalties established. The management agency responsible will finance its activities from funds allocated by Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries will be delegated responsibility for the administration, management, protection and development of areas within the Park System. |
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