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Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Law No. 69/2015.

Country/Territory
Somalia
Territorial subdivision
Somaliland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of environment Coal Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Energy conservation/energy production Sustainable development Biodiversity Capacity building Ecosystem preservation Internal trade International trade Monitoring Private forest Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Research Tourism Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Alien species Genetic resources National parks Public forest Afforestation/reforestation Grazing Authorization/permit Keeping of live animals Hunting/capture Management/conservation Endangered species Stock enhancement/repopulation Trade in species Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 36 articles aims at (i) halting the decline of the wildlife and destruction of habitats; (ii) protecting national biodiversity. The responsibilities of the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development in this regard are (i) to monitor and quantify plant and wildlife resources; (ii) to conduct research on the natural resources of the country and prepare a report; (iii) to enhance knowledge of the staff and other persons involved in the protection of forests and wildlife; (iv) organize national campaigns with the participation of all sections of the society; (v) develop reforestation programs; (vi) report endangered species to make programs and conservation efforts; (vii) create and manage parks; (viii) promote the creation and management of private and community forests; (ix) issue licenses to manage plant resources; (x) conduct research into alternative energy sources that do not harm the environment; (xi) generate energy to convert coal into plants; (xii) establish a Forest and Wildlife Service to enforce this Law; (xiii) collaborate with other ministries, NGOs, and other stakeholders to improve knowledge and equipment to protect the environment and wildlife. To assist in its work, the Ministry in collaboration with the other interested parties shall establish the following committees, at various levels (i) National Environmental Protection Committee (NEC); (ii) Regional Environmental Protection Committee (GIDHG); (iii) District Environmental Protection Committee (GIHD); (iv) local committee at the village level, constituted by man and women being well-known and well-informed citizens in the community.

Full text
Somali
Website
www.somalilandlaw.com