Wildlife and National Parks Protection Act of 1986. Country/Territory Sudan Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Protected area Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Authorization/permit Sustainable development Certification Research Turtles Birds Wild fauna Wild flora Internal trade International trade Trade in species Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel Abstract This Law consisting of 56 articles and V Annexes aims at (i) protecting wildlife, and conserving national parks and hunting areas; (ii) the best use and development of the wildlife resourses; (iii) implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); and (iv) providing specific information on wildlife resources and disseminate them in or out of Sudan, and encourage scientific research relating to wild animals and their habitats. Full text Arabic Website www.swm-programme.info