Law No.15 of 1989 on Animals and Trees Protection.

This Law consisting of 13 articles aims at protecting and maintaining animals and trees of Libya, being one of the main wealth of the country, improving their conditions, working to develop by any means and taking care of the pastures. It establishes: that female camel can only be killed with a permit; rules to kill the females of other animals; measures to be taken by breeders and veterinary doctors in case of suspicion of cases of disease among animals. Article 5 deals with cases in which the trees can be cut down. Articles 6 – 9 regard penalties for any violation of the provisions of the Law. Everyone who sees committing any of the offenses specified in this law must immediately report it to the nearest local Security Center.
Responsible body for issuing resolutions, establishing rules and measures regarding the protection of animals, trees and pastures, is the General People's Committee for Agricultural Land Reclamation and Reconstruction.