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Nature Conservation (Dugong) Conservation Plan 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
1999 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Protection of habitats Policy/planning Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This plan, prepared under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, concerns the conservation of dugong in Queensland. Dugong is a marine mammal the lives in the coast of Queensland. The plan provides for rescue permits for dugong (sect. 4), for restrictions for permits and licences for other protected wildlife that characterizes the habitat of dugong (sect. 5), it prescribed the procedure to be followed in case of accidental taking of dugong (sect. 6) and for dealing with sick, injured or dead dugong.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Conservation Act 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Education, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Public forest, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Community management, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX