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.

Under this Act it is assumed that in case land is assigned, transferred, conveyed or devised to two or more person, those person are to be considered as tenants in common and not as join tenants unless otherwise specified.

This Act concerns pounds and the construction of fences for the protection of the ground within its bounds from animals, including horse, cattle, swine and geese. Under section 4, when an animal trespasses any lawful fence, the owner of the land shall return the animal to the nearest pound keeper or district and the owner of the animal is responsible for damages caused to the land or the fence. Under section 6, the owner or occupier of land where an animal is kept, or the person in charge of the animal, is liable for any damage done by the animal as if the animal were of their property.