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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Repealed by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