Lake Piso Multiple Sustainable Use Reserve

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
Multiple Sustainable Use Reserve
LOCATED IN
Liberia
AREA
131 km2 MARINE AREA
932 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Forestry Development Authority
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
Several species- or gear-specific restrictions apply, or:
  • Commercial marine life removal is prohibited
  • Both commercial and recreational marine life removal are heavily restricted
  • Recreational marine life removal is prohibited, and commercial marine life removal is restricted
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

October 2022

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555542457

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Purpose

To set this area aside amd manage it for sustainable uses.

Species of Concern: multiple

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

1. No person shall hunt or capture any wild animal within a National park or Nature Reserve.
2. Within a National Park or Nature Reserve, no person shall:
a) Cut, clear, burn or otherwise damage or remove any tree, bush, plant or other vegetation;
b) Mine, quarry, drill, or remove any minerals, stone, gravel, earth or other substances or prospect for such substances;
c) Obstruct, pollute or divert any river, lake, or other body of water;
d) Remove archeological or cultural materials;
e) Perform any act or engage in any activity likely to destroy, endanger or disturb wildlife.
3. No person shall, within a National Park or Nature Reserve, without written permission from the Authority:
a) Fish with rod and line or by other means;
b) Carry out any still photography or make any firm or video recording for sale or commercial use;
c) Enter any area of the National Park or Nature Reserve that has been declared closed to the public.

Allowed

Certain activities may be allowed in accordance with local law.