Resolution No. 217/1 of 2005 declaring a protected forest.

This Resolution is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 decrees that the forest of Merjehein-Aqabat Alhusn is a protected forest subject to the provisions provided for in Law No. 558 of 24 July 1996 on the protection of forests. The Department of Rural Development and Natural Resources of the Ministry of Agriculture shall take the necessary legal measures and arrangements for the execution of this Resolution (art. 2). According to article 12 of Law No. 558 article 3 decrees the creation of the Honorary Authority for protected forests. The provisions of Chapters 1 and 2 of Law No. 558, relating to prohibited acts and operations into the boundary of protected areas as well as offences and penalties for transgressors and violators, shall be applicable as soon as this Resolution enters into force (art. 4).