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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