Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975 (No. 4 of 1975). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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