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Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2015 (Notice No. 255 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 38600 of 31 March 2015.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Biodiversity Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Hunting/capture Ranching/captive breeding Authorization/permit Turtles Wildlife products Endangered species Trade in species Dangerous animal/harmful animal Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004, provide for the protection and conservation of threatened species including marine plants and animals.

Full text
English
Website
www.environment.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007 (No. R. 152 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Hunting/capture, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Trade in species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for the management of boat based whale watching and protection of turtles (No. R. 725 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2008

Keyword: Protected area, Marine mammals, Turtles, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX