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Forestry and Wildlife Act, 1976.

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Dominica, 26 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection, conservation, and management of wild mammals, freshwater fishes, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles, and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Institution Crustaceans Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Management/conservation Protected area Hunting gear/hunting methods Birds Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act confers powers upon the Director of the Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries and Forest Officers and other conservation officers to enforce laws and regulations relating to forestry. They may sell forest produce and may enter into commercial activities for the purpose of developing forest oriented enterprises or with individuals, agencies or companies and may enter into agreement with individuals, agencies or companies also for the construction of forest roads, forest nurseries, etc. Part IV gives these officials powers to arrest offenders, and to search, seize and confiscate property or equipment of offenders. "Forest Officer" has in this Act the meaning assigned to it by the Forest Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.dominica.gov.dm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Hunting and Fishing (Open Season) Notice 2015 (SRO No. 27 of 2015).

Legislation | Dominica | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Birds, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry and Wildlife (Fees) Regulations 2014 (SRO 19 of 2014).

Legislation | Dominica | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Fishing charge, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting of Frogs (Prohibition) Notice, 2004 (S.R.O. No. 4 of 2004).

Legislation | Dominica | 2004

Keyword: Amphibians, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Forestry and Wildlife (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2021.

Legislation | Dominica | 2021

Keyword: International trade, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX