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Wildlife Conservation Act, 1977 (Act No. 1 of 1977).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1977, pp. 1-19.
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation and rational management of wildlife in The Gambia and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods International trade Protected area National parks Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

The Public Service Commission may appoint a Director of Wildlife Conservation and Management and such other wildlife officers as may be necessary (sect. 3). The Director shall develop and keep under review plans for the rational management of wildlife in the Gambia (sect. 4). The Minister may issue an Order declaring an area of great natural beauty or of major importance for wildlife resources to be a national park. Such an Order requires approval of the Parliament (sect. 5). The Minister may also declare areas to be national reserves or local sanctuaries. No person shall hunt in national parks or reserves or adjacent areas designated by the Minister (sect. 7). The Minister may regulate matters specified in section 8 in respect of national parks, reserves or local sanctuaries. Part IV of the Act places restrictions on hunting of wild animals throughout the Gambia and provides for licences for hunting. Part V prohibits certain methods of hunting. Part VI restricts the sale of wild animals, meat or trophy. Part VII regulates the importation and exportation of animals and wildlife products. (60 sections divided into 10 Parts completed by 1 Schedule)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Wild Animals, Birds and Fish Preservation Act.

Legislation | Gambia | 1916 (1966)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1978 (L.N. No. 36 of 1978).

Legislation | Gambia | 1978

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation (Sale) Regulations, 1977 (L. N. No. 10 of 1977).

Legislation | Gambia | 1977

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Review of the species and seasons for legal hunting under Schedule III, section 68 of the Wildlife Conservation Act, 1977.

Legislation | Gambia | 1977

Keyword: Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX