Decree No. 40.040 ruling on the protection of land, flora and fauna. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 1955 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário do Governo – I No. 16, 20 January 1955, pp.47-60. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Plant protection Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Monitoring Institution Hunting rights Hunting/capture Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Abstract This Decree is composed of 134 articles divided in 6 Chapters and two Annexes. The Decree establishes the main objectives for the protection of land, flora and fauna, as well as the procedures and monitoring bodies. The Decree regulates hunting and fishing activities and rules on the related licensing procedures. Annex I provides a list of animals protected from hunting; Annex II identifies the migratory bird species admitted for hunting during the season. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Law No. 6/17 on Forest and Wildlife Basic Legislation. Legislation | Angola | 2017 Keyword: Right to food, Food security, Human rights, Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Concession, Protected area, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Community management, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Traditional rights/customary rights, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX