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Development Conservation and Utilization of Wildlife Proclamation (No. 541 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Negarit Gazette No. 51, 20 August 2007, pp. 3734-3745.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Institution National parks Hunting/capture Offences/penalties Protected area Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Sahel
Abstract

This Proclamation makes provision with respect to the development, conservation and sustainable utilization of wildlife resources in Ethiopia, including wild animals found in Ethiopia and including those species migrating from country to country and temporarily staying in Ethiopia. Wildlife conservation areas, which shall be designated and administered by the Federal Government, shall include: (a) national parks that are nationally and globally significant and known to have representative ecological zones and embrace immense diversity of wildlife; (b) national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that are inhabited by the country’s endemic and endangered species; (c) any wildlife conservation areas geographically situated within two or more regions; and (d) any transboundary wildlife conservation areas that may be established in accordance with agreements with neighbouring countries. Other wildlife conservation areas shall be administered be designated by regions or administered by private investors or local communities. Other provisions of this Proclamation concern the authorization of activities, including hunting, in wildlife conservation areas and regulation-making powers.

Full text
English
Website
www.ethiopar.net

References - Legislation

Repeals

Forest and Wildlife Conservation and Development Proclamation (No. 192/1980).

Legislation | Ethiopia | 1980

Keyword: Protected area, Basic legislation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Wildlife Development, Conservation and Utilization Council of Ministers Regulations No. 163/2008

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting rights, International trade, Wildlife products, Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties, Community management, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Senkele Swayne's Hartebeests Sanctuary Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 336/2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Alitash National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 333/2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Grazing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Awash National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 329/2014

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Qafta Shiraro National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No.335 /2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Grazing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gambella National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 334/2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Grazing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bale Mountains National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No 338/2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Grazing, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Simien Mountains National Park Designation Council of Ministers Regulation No. 337/2014.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2015

Keyword: Grazing, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Community management, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ethiopian Wildlife Development and Conservation Authority Establishment Proclamation No. 575/2008.

Legislation | Ethiopia | 2008

Keyword: Management/conservation, Institution, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX