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Decree-Law No. 8/2022 establishing conservation and protection measures for species of flora and fauna subject to special protection.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 36.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Classification/declassification Biodiversity Birds Coral Crustaceans Cultural heritage Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Equine-animals Genetic resources Insects Inventory Wetlands Molluscs Monitoring National parks Plant protection Reptiles Research Rodents Protection of species Protected area Trade in species Access and benefit-sharing Migratory species Wild fauna Wild flora Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 46 articles divided into five Chapters and two Annexes, containing several tables, establishes measures for the conservation and protection of species of flora and fauna that must be subject to special protection, as components of biodiversity and Cape Verdean natural heritage. It applies to: a) All plant species listed in Annex I; b) All animal species listed in Annex II; c) All species endemic to Cape Verde; d) Species of recognized scientific, medicinal and forage interest and considered genetic resources of great socio-economic interest for the country; e) All species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species belonging to wild fauna (CMS) in any area under Cape Verde's jurisdiction, etc. In addition, it regulates the criteria for plant and animal species classification, their protection and monitoring duties required to public authorities. This Decree-Law regulates the licensing requirements for export, and requires the completion of specific CITES authorization for the biological material to be exported included in the Appendices of the CITES.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree No. 7/2002 establishing conservation and protection measures for fauna and flora species.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2002

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Biodiversity, Birds, Coral, Crustaceans, Cultural heritage, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Equine-animals, Genetic resources, Insects, Inventory, Wetlands, Molluscs, Monitoring, National parks, Plant protection, Plant variety, Reptiles, Research, Rodents, Protection of species, Protected area, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX