National Norms and Standards for the Management of Elephants in South Africa, 2008 (No. R. 251 of 2008). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 30833 of 29 February 2008, pp. 1-37. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Wildlife products Ranching/captive breeding Authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit Hunting rights Hunting/capture Dangerous animal/harmful animal Inventory Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These national norm and standards are issued under the Biodiversity Act to ensure the long term survival of elephants within their ecosystem and the proper management and protection of elephants and management and protection of the ecosystem in which they occur. Full text English Website www.polity.org.za