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Parks and Wild Life Act [Chapter 20:14].

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Parks and Wild Life Board; to confer functions and impose duties on the Board; to provide for the establishment of national parks, botanical reserves, botanical gardens, sanctuaries, safari areas and recreational parks; to make provision for the preservation, conservation, propagation or control of the wild life, fish and plants of Zimbabwe and the protection of her natural landscape and scenery; to confer privileges on owners or occupiers of alienated land as custodians of wild life, fish and plants; to give certain powers to intensive conservation area committees; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Basic legislation Biodiversity Management/conservation Protected area National parks Institution Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit International trade Wild fauna Wildlife products Wild flora Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

The text of the Act consists of 130 sections and 10 Schedules. The sections are divided into 18 Parts: Preliminary (I); Parks and Wildlife Board (II); Financial provisions (II); Parks and Wildlife Estate and Parks and Wildlife Land (III); National Parks (IV); Botanical Reserves and Botanical gardens (V); Sanctuaries (VI); Safari Areas (VII); Recreational Parks (VIII); Specially Protected Animals (IX); Specially Protected Indigenous Plants (X); Indigenous Plants (XI); Hunting, Removal, Viewing and Sale of Animals and Animal Products (XII); Protection of Animals and Indigenous Plants on Alienated Land (XIII); Fish Conservation (XIV); Evidence, Prevention and Detection of Offences and Additional Penalties and Forfeitures (XV); Inspectors, Officers, Employees and Advisory Committees (XVI); General (XVII).

Full text
English
Website
www.parlzim.gov.zw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Parks and Wildlife (General) Regulations, 1981 (S.I. No. 900 of 1981).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1980

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, International trade, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife (Payment for Hunting of Animals and Fish) Notice, 1987 (S.I. No. 101 of 1987).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1987

Keyword: Fishing charge, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife (Hunting of Crocodiles and Removal of Crocodiles' Eggs) Notice, 1975 (S.I. No. 969 of 1975).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1975

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Reptiles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Tariff of Fees) By-laws, 2019 (S.I. No. 108 of 2019).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Protected area, Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, Royalties/fees, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Environmental fees/charges, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Tariff of Fees) By-laws, 2014 (S.I. No. 45 of 2014).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Protected area, Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, Royalties/fees, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife (Import and Export) (Wildlife) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1998

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species, Use restrictions, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife (General) Regulations 1990.

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1990

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Navigation, Pollution control, Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Amphibians, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Authorization/permit, Birds, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Hunting/capture, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Freshwater fishes, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, National parks, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Protection of habitats, Reptiles, Sustainable use, Use restrictions, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wildlife (Specially Protected Animals) Regulations, 2020

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2020

Keyword: Animal welfare, Endangered species, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27].

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2002 (2005)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Monitoring, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Registration, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Hazards, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Expropriation, Weeds, Alien species, Pesticides, Biodiversity, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Wetlands, Basin/catchment/watershed, Ecosystem preservation, Ex-situ conservation, Protection of habitats, Genetic resources, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Parks and Wild Life (Specially Protected Animals) (Amendment of the Sixth Schedule to the Act) Notice, 2020

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2020

Keyword: Animal welfare, Endangered species, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX