People defacing or damaging Sharjah’s mountainous areas will be fined Dh10,000, a new awareness campaign has warned residents and visitors.

 

Some of the violations that attract this heavy fine include drawings, writing and inscription on rocks, mountains and natural formations in mountainous areas, setting up any type of flag poles or sign poles, as well as relocation of rocks or mountain plants and changing the features of mountainous nature.

 

“Violators of this decree will be punished with a fine of Dh10,000, confiscation of the materials and tools used, and bearing the cost of removal of the damage done,” it was stated at a press conference on Thursday.

 

At the press conference held at the Cultural Centre in Khor Fakkan, the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) announced the launch of the third Awareness Campaign for the Visitors of Mountainous Areas in the emirate, and unveiled the details, significance and role of the campaign that will run until March 2017 under the theme “Let it be towering and sustainable!” (GULF NEWS)