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Declaration of Kasaya Channel in Impalila Conservancy as Fisheries Reserve: Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 298 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of 15 December 2016.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources declares the Kasaya Channel, in the Impalila Conservancy area, of which the geographic boundaries are set out in the Schedule as a fisheries reserve. The fishing activities permitted within the Kasaya Channel Fisheries Reserve and the conditions are set out in the Schedule. The Declaration is made at the request of the Zambezi Regional Council and the Bukalo Traditional Authority. The management agreement drawn up for the Kasaya Channel Fisheries Reserve by the Impalila Conservancy in association with the Bukalo Traditional Authority, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Regional Council in Katima Mulilo is formally recognised.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003).

Legislation | Namibia | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX