Declaration of Private Game Reserve Order (Chapter 38:01).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Hunting/capture Keeping of live animals Authorization/permit Wild fauna

Geographical area

Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Order declares the area of land described in the Schedule to this Order to be a private game reserve for the protection and preservation of all species of wild animal present in the area. The Order further lays down certain rules for the reserve. Any breeding or cross-breeding involving the introduction of wildlife species into the reserve, and the culling or capture of animals or the establishment of facilities for the breeding of keeping wild animals requires the permission of the Director of Wildlife Conservation and National Parks. The permission may be withdrawn if the holder of the permission omits to introduce good land and wildlife management practices.

Full text

English

Website

www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1992 (2008)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX