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

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Hunting/capture Birds Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits the use of bows and arrows, shotguns, slings and metal traps and the taking of eggs and places restrictions on taking or killing of fauna in the Siwi—Utame Wildlife Management Area. A person, other than a person who has customary rights to take or kill fauna in the Area, shall not take or kill fauna in the Area. Eggs of any birds, including cassowaries, in the Area, are not to be disturbed or taken.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1966.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1966 (1976)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Institution, Protected area, Keeping of live animals, Birds, Marine mammals, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX