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Protection of Wildlife and protected Areas Law No. 6/94.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Endangered species Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Keeping of live animals Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species Cultural heritage Wild fauna
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Law provides for the protection of wildlife and the institution of protected areas within the country; the protection of ecosystem, wild and endangered species of both flora and fauna and the preservation of their habitat; the development of research in the field of natural sciences; the creation of zoological and botanical gardens. The Law institutes also a Committee to enforce the provisions in terms of wildlife protection and preservation and to enact collaboration with international organizations. The Law is divided into 12 Chapters: Title and definition (I); Objectives (II); Formation of the Comittee and Functions and Duties Thereof (III); Designation of Protected Areas and Establishment of Zoological Gardens And Botanical Gardens (IV); Protected Wildlife and Wild plants (V); Hunting (VI); Right to establish Zoologicla Garden and Botanical Garden (VII); Registration (VIII); Taking Administrative Action (IX); Appela (X); Offences and Penalties (XI); Miscellaneous (XII).

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