Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Areas Law. Country/Territory Myanmar Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Institution Biodiversity Research Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Protected area Wild fauna Wild flora Endangered species Authorization/permit Registration Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of species Transport/storage International trade Protection of environment Protection of habitats Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The objectives of this Law include: (a) to implement biodiversity strategy and policy of the Country; (b) to implement the Government policy for conservation of Protected Areas policy of the Country; (c) to carry out protection and conservation of wildlife, wild plants, ecosystems and migratory animals in accordance with International Conventions agreed by the Country; (d) to regulate trade of wildlife and wild plants or their parts, derivatives or products; (e) to protect geo‐physically unique areas, endangered wildlife and wild plants and their natural habitats; (f) to contribute to natural scientific research and environmental education activities; (g) to protect wildlife and wild plants by establishing zoological and botanical gardens. Full text English/Burmese Website www.informea.org; www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm