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Wild Life Conservation and National Parks Act, 2003

Country/Territory
South Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Printed and Distributed by Secretariat of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Forestry protection measures Protected area Land clearing Forest management/forest conservation Sustainable development Freshwater pollution Pollution control Basic legislation Institution Policy/planning Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Wildlife products Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Northern Africa, Sahel
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to wildlife protection and the establishment of National Parks, Game Reserves, Forest Reserves and other protected areas in South Sudan. The Secretariat of Wildlife Conservation Environment Protection and Tourism shall be the principal authority for purposes of this Act and shall, among other things be responsible for conservation, management and administration of parks, controlled areas and other protected areas, the management, preservation, conservation and protection of wildlife and environmental resources, and the control of trade in protected animals and trophies.

Full text
English
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