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Protected Area Management Rules, 2017.

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fish products Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Biodiversity Climate change Community management Ecosystem preservation Education Forest service/forest officers Governance Management/conservation Monitoring Non-timber products Policy/planning Protected area Public participation Special fund Sustainable development Tourism Zoning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Rules are framed by virtue of section 52 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012. The provisions of these rules are not applicable in some cases such as parks, zoos, private parks etc. The Rules require co-management committee to be formed for purpose of conducting activities for the management of protected area. They provide for the constitution and procedure for general committee and executive committee to be formed under the co-management committee. They provide for election of president and other administrative provisions in respect of the various committees. Duties and functions of co-management committee include formulation of action plan, management of biodiversity and natural resources, encouraging participation of local stakeholders, patrolling with the help of the community, supervision of afforestation and other such functions as mentioned therein.

Full text
Bengali
Website
bforest.portal.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012 (No. XXX).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Framework law, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, International trade, National parks, Ranching/captive breeding, Protection of species, Hunting authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX