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Azad Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014 (Act IV of 2015).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide a law for protection, preservation, conservation and sustainable management of wildlife in the State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for the purposes hereinafter.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Institution Wildlife products Protected area International trade Internal trade Offences/penalties Protection of species Biodiversity Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately and shall be deemed to have taken effect from 13 March 2014.
Abstract

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014, consisting of 85 sections divided into eleven Chapters and completed by three Schedules, aims to fulfill the obligations envisaged under the biodiversity related Multilateral Environmental Agreements ratified by the Government of Pakistan, through promotion of public awareness for proper appreciation of environmental significance and socio-economic values of wildlife, conservation of biological diversity and realization of its intrinsic and extrinsic values through sustainable use and community participation and empowerment of community, community based organizations and non-governmental organizations for conservation of biological diversity and their participation in its management for sustainable use.

Full text
English
Website
law.ajk.gov.pk