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Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975 (No. 4 of 1975).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to consolidate ad amend the Laws relating to the conservation of nature; the establishment of game parks and nature reserves; the control of problem animals and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Basic legislation Management/conservation Institution Protected area National parks Protection of habitats Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

The Act makes provision for the conservation and management of wildlife and regulates fishing in inland waters. The text consists of 91 sections divided into 7 Chapters and completed by 9 Schedules. The Chapters are the following: Preliminary (I); Game Parks and Nature Reserves (II); Wild animals (III); problem animals (IV); Fish in inland waters (V); Indigenous plants (VI); general (VII). The Nature Conservation Board shall be continued under section 3.The Cabinet may appoint Nature Conservators under section 79. Section 21 sets out the powers of the Executive Committee of the Board in relation to hunting, seasons, etc. The executive Committee may define boundaries of lagoons under section 65 included in Chapter V. Other provisions of Chapter V concern the keeping of fish (sect. 66), angling (sects. 67 to 69) , use of explosives, etc (sect. 70), and offences (sect. 71.)

Full text
English
Website
namiblii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations for Large Carnivores in Captivity (GN No. 85 of 2012).

Legislation | Namibia | 2012

Keyword: Game, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Relating to Nature Conservation.

Legislation | Namibia | 1976 (2016)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Tourism, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Amendment Act, 2017 (No. 3 of 2017).

Legislation | Namibia | 2017

Keyword: Sustainable development, Land tenure, Common property, Community management, Protected area, Tourism, Sustainable use, Hunting/capture, Concession, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003).

Legislation | Namibia | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation General Amendment Act, 1990 (No. 31 of 1990).

Legislation | Namibia | 1990

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Amendment Act, 1996 (No. 5 of 1996).

Legislation | Namibia | 1996

Keyword: Institution, Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX