National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas
Work Document - March 1999
Table of Contents
- Complete Text
- Purpose
- Efforts To Date
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Under The Oceans Act
- Approach To DFO's Marine Protected Areas Program
- Framework To Establish And Manage MPAs
- Interim MPAs for Emergency Situations
- Appendix 1: Checklist For AOI Information
- Appendix 2. Checklist For MPA Management Plan Content
Purpose
The National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas presents the general approach that the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will take to establish and manage MPAs across Canada. The program will be implemented at the DFO Regional level. Regions, therefore, may develop specific guides for implementing the National Framework to suit local marine conservation and protection needs. Regional guides will be consistent with the National Framework and may provide additional details on aspects of the process.
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