Nature Reserves. 1. Powers and responsibilities in the sphere of Nature Reserves in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will be transferred from the military government and its Civil Administration to the Palestinian side and shall be assumed by it, including, inter alia, the establishment, declaration, administration, supervision, protection and preservation of Nature Reserves and of animal species, natural assets and plants.
Nature Reserves a. Israel and the Palestinian Authority shall safeguard and preserve nature in general and shall protect species of animals, plants and flowers of special breeds.
Nature Reserves. Purpose Management Objectives Tenure Nature reserves created since the CALM Act came into operation have the purpose “conservation of flora and fauna”. Purposes for nature reserves created prior to the CALM Act include “conservation of flora and fauna”, “conservation of flora”, “conservation of fauna”, with some using terms such as “protection” instead of “conservation”. Nature reserves are to: • maintain and restore the natural environment; • protect, care for and promote the study of indigenous flora and fauna; and • preserve any feature of archaeological, historic or scientific interest, including Aboriginal heritage sites. Class A nature reserves have the same security of purpose and tenure under the LAA as national parks and conservation parks. Nature reserves which are not class A can be cancelled or amended by the Minister for Lands. Nature reserves with a dual purpose of “conservation of flora and fauna and water” are moderately common. Fulfillment of a demand for recreation is not a management objective for nature reserves. Passive enjoyment, appreciation and study of natural values is allowable on nature reserves.
