The purpose of this Chapter is to assists in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes. It establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the "Great Ape Conservation Fund". Under the Act, Great apes include the chimpanzee, gorilla, bonobo, orang utan, and gibbon. The Chapter authorises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, to award grants to entities that will promote the conservation of great apes in the wild. Funds shall be used for conservation measures including enforcement and implementation of CITES and the strengthening the capacity of local communities to implement conservation programs.
الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية · 2000-11-01