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Wildlife Conservation Act, 1972 (No. 27 of 1972).

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 1-28.
Long title
An Act to make further and better provision for the control of fauna and flora of Sierra Leone and to give effect to the “International Convention relating to the Protection of Fauna and Flora in such Natural State – 1933” as amended by the “International Convention for the Protection of Fauna and Flora of Africa of 1953”.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Biodiversity Protected area National parks Hunting/capture Wild fauna Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
January 8, 1973.
Abstract

The Act consists of 76 sections divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Constitution of Strict Natural Reserves, National Parks, etc. (II); Hunting of animals generally, licences and permits (III); trophies (IV); Evidence, penalties and forfeiture (V); General (VI).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Wild Animals, Birds and Fish Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 194.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1901

Keyword: Animal health, Aquatic animals, Cattle, Authorization/permit, Birds, Keeping of live animals, Hunting/capture, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Pests/diseases, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, International trade, Reptiles, Seasons, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act, no. 10 of 2022.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2022

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Governance, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX