Parks and Land Certainty Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 165).

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The purpose of the Act is to establish parks to provide for the protection and management of areas of territorial significance and to encourage public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Yukon’s natural environment (sect. 1). The Act consists of 99 section divided into seven Parts: Interpretation, Establishing Parks, Park Planning, Park Protection, Use and Development, Regulations, Offences, Administration and Enforcement. Under Part 3, a management plan is required for each park. Under section 4, ecological reserves and wilderness preserves can be established (sect. 32) and the disposition of park land and of their natural resources is regulated.

Implemented by: Coal River Springs Ecological Reserve (Y.O.I.C. 1991/149). (1991-07-31)

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