Alberta's wetlands : legal incentives and obstacles to their conservation / Darcy Tkachuk.
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TextPublication details: Edmonton, AB : 1993. Canadian Institute of Resources Law,Description: iv, 33 p. ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: Wetlands are among the most diverse and biologically productive ecosystems in the world. They have not, however, at least until recently, been recognized as valuable natural resources which deserve protection under the law. In fact, various legal instruments and governmental policies, many of which are in place today, have been developed to promote the systematic destruction of Alberta's wetlands.As a result, wetlands have now become one of our most threatened ecosystems. This paper examines the direct and indirect effects of the common law, statutes, and governmental policies which impact upon Alberta's wetland resources. Both the older legal instruments that promoted wetland destruction and a newer generation of legislation and policies that encourage conservation and preservation are discussed. In addition, a series of recommendations are made for the limination of the legislative dichotomy that promotes both the conservation and destruction of wetlands.
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Wetlands are among the most diverse and biologically productive ecosystems in the world. They have not, however, at least until recently, been recognized as valuable natural resources which deserve protection under the law. In fact, various legal instruments and governmental policies, many of which are in place today, have been developed to promote the systematic destruction of Alberta's wetlands.As a result, wetlands have now become one of our most threatened ecosystems. This paper examines the direct and indirect effects of the common law, statutes, and governmental policies which impact upon Alberta's wetland resources. Both the older legal instruments that promoted wetland destruction and a newer generation of legislation and policies that encourage conservation and preservation are discussed. In addition, a series of recommendations are made for the limination of the legislative dichotomy that promotes both the conservation and destruction of wetlands.