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Nature Conservation Act 2002.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision with respect to the conservation and protection of the fauna, flora and geological diversity of the State, to provide for the declaration of national parks and other reserved land and for related purposes.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Sustainable development Management/conservation Data collection/reporting Education Protected area Protection of habitats Policy/planning Public forest Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance National parks Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Protection of species Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 31 December 2002.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 78 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by four Schedules, provides for the conservation and protection of the fauna, flora and geological diversity of Tasmania and for the declaration of national parks and other reserved land.

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife Regulations 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2007)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Management/conservation, Ranching/captive breeding, Wild fauna, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation (Open Seasons) Order 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2016)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Exhibited Animals) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Deer Farming) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010

Keyword: Game, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation (Threatened Native Vegetation Communities) Order 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural land, Pesticides, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Nature Conservation Amendment Act 2013 (No. 13).

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Protected area, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tasmanian Forests Agreement Act 2013 (No. 7 of 2013).

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Fuelwood, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX