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 titleAn 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