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Mpumalanga Nature Conservation (Act No. 10 of 1998).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Territorial subdivision
Mpumalanga
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to nature conservation within the Province and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Authorization/permit Seasons International trade Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Institution Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Hunting/capture Endangered species Dangerous animal/harmful animal Protected area International agreement-implementation Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to nature conservation the Mpumalanga province. It provides for, among other things, protection of wildlife, hunting, fisheries, protection of endangered fauna and flora as listed in the Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the control of harmful animals, freshwater pollution and enforcement. The Eastern Transvaal Parks Board, established by section 2 of the Eastern Transvaal Parks Board Act, 1995, shall be respons

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Other references

Implements treaty

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington |

Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)