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Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1966.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (1976)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2001.
Long title
Being an Act to make provision for the protection, control, harvesting and destruction of fauna, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Wild fauna Institution Protected area Keeping of live animals Birds Marine mammals Reptiles Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act consists of 31 sections divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Protected Fauna (III); Sanctuaries (IV); Protected Area (V); Wildlife Management Areas (VI); Rangers (VII); Miscellaneous (VIII).

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fauna (Protection and Control) Crown Island Wildlife Sanctuary Rules 1978.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1978 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquatic animals, Protected area, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Sawataitai Wildlife Management Area Rules 1978.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1978 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Garu Wildlife Management Area Rules 1977.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Birds, Wild fauna, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Maza Wildlife Management Area Rules 1979.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Balek Wildlife Sanctuary Rules 1977.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Pokili Wildlife Management Area Rules 1976.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Mojirau Wildlife Management Area Rules 1978.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protected area, Wild fauna, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Ranba Wildlife Management Area Rules 1979.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2001)

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Turtles, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Siwi-Utame Wildlife Management Area Rules 1977.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Birds, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Regulation 1968.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2006)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Tonda Wildlife Management Area Rules 1976.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2006)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) Bagiai Wildlife Management Area Rules 1977.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fauna (Protection and Control) (Amendment) Act (No. 42 of 1974).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1974

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna (Protection and Control) (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 3 of 2014).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 2014

Keyword: Institution, Hunting/capture, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX