MINISTERIAL ORDER N° 005/MoE/24 OF 25/10/2024 DETERMINING THE SIZE AND MANAGEMENT OF A NATIONAL PARK OR NATURE RESERVE BUFFER ZONE | 005/MOE/24 OF 25/10/2024 — Rwanda law | Esheria

MINISTERIAL ORDER N° 005/MoE/24 OF 25/10/2024 DETERMINING THE SIZE AND MANAGEMENT OF A NATIONAL PARK OR NATURE RESERVE BUFFER ZONE

This Order sets the size and management of a buffer zone for a national park or nature reserve.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Order
Citation
005/MOE/24 OF 25/10/2024
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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About this statute

This Order sets the size and management of a buffer zone for a national park or nature reserve. This article defines key terms used in the Order. This provision says the Order applies to buffer zones of national parks, State-owned nature reserves, and private nature reserves. The Authority must assess the criteria, consult the local community, prepare a proposal with stakeholders, and reflect the final content in the legal instrument for establishing a buffer zone. This article sets minimum buffer zone sizes for national parks and nature reserves, and lets the responsible authority reduce the buffer zone after the Article 4 assessment.