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MHPM_Boundary of the Cockpit Country and the Cockpit Country Protected Area Page
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Mr. Speaker, let me hasten to add that there are other factors that should be
taken into account in defining the areas to be protected. Mr. Speaker, we
definitely took these factors into account. The Cabinet therefore in determining
the boundary took into account:
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the closed broadleaf forest cover/primary forest
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the rich biodiversity
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the hydrology
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important historical, cultural sites
Mr. Speaker, therefore the area to be protected will include existing forest
reserves, significant hydrological and ecological features and cultural and
heritage sites.
This
area comprises approximately 74,726 hectares and will
be
referred to as the Cockpit Country Protected Area and will be protected under
specific legislation as advised by the Attorney General.
Slide Map 4a – CCPA Map; Map 4b – CCPA and heritage sites