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Forests | 15 September 1968

African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Forests
Ghana

African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

The contracting States hereby establish an AFRICAN CONVENTION ON THE
CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The contracting States shall undertake to adopt the measures necessary to ensure
conservation, utilization and development of soil, water, flora and faunal resources in
accordance with scientific principles and with due regard to the best interests of the people.