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Wildlife and National Parks Act.

Country/Territory
Liberia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act adopting a new Wildlife and National Parks and repealing Chapters 1, 2, 3 and subchapters A and C of Chapter 4 Title 24 of the Natural Resources Law, volume 5 of the Liberian Code of Laws 1956, relating to the conservation of forests, forest reserves, conservation of wildlife and fish resources and national parks.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Protected area National parks Hunting/capture Subsidy/incentive Management/conservation Protection of species Traditional rights/customary rights Community management
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

The primary objective of this Act is to ensure conservation and development of wildlife by controlling hunting and preserving habitat. The Act is composed of nine Chapters dealing with: (i) Definitions; (ii) Policies and Objectives; (iii) Administration; (iv) National Parks and Nature Reserves; (v) Game Reserves, Controlled Hunting Areas and Other Protected Areas; (vi) Controls on Hunting; (vii) Protected Animals; (viii) International Trade in Protected Animals and Endangered Species; (ix) Enforcement.

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