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Wildlife Conservation Act (2013).

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Registration Hunting authorization/permit Inspection Institution Protected area International trade Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law has been enacted to conserve wildlife, protect species diversity and maintain the balance of natural ecosystems. The Council of Agriculture is appointed as the National Principal Authority (NPA) for purposes of wildlife management and conservation. Wildlife shall be classified in two categories: (1) Protected Species which shall include Endangered Species, Rare and Valuable Species and Other Conservation-Deserving Wildlife; (2) General Wildlife which shall include all other wildlife not included in the previous category (art. 4). The NPA shall establish a Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee to assist with wildlife conservation. It shall also establish a Wildlife Research Institute. Any construction and land use in Major Wildlife Habitats should be carried out in ways and areas which least affects the habitat, and the original ecological functions of the habitat should not be harmed. Any farming, forestry, fishery or animal husbandry development utilization; mine exploration, earth or rock removal or related works; repair or construction of railroads, public roads or other roads; construction; establishment of parks or cemeteries; utilization of land for recreation, sporting or forest recreation areas, waste disposal or other utilization of Major Wildlife Habitats may be undertaken only after application to the proper local authorities and after approval by the NPA. The type and area of the major wildlife habitats referred to above shall be determined and announced by the NPA, as shall any changes in designation. Local authorities may establish Wildlife Refuges for major wildlife habitats with special conservation needs, as well as formulate and carry out conservation plans in those areas. The NPA shall determine which animals are not endemic to Taiwan. Protected Wildlife shall not be disturbed, abused, hunted, killed, traded, exhibited, displayed, owned, imported, exported, raised or bred, unless under special circumstances recognised in this or related legislation. Protected Wildlife products shall not be traded, exhibited, displayed, owned, imported, exported or processed, unless under special circumstances recognised in this or related legislation. Hunting shall not be undertaken using methods specified in article 19. A Conservation Police force shall be established to help conserve wildlife (art. 22). Articles 24 to 30 regulate the import and export of wildlife and products. All persons engaged in raising or breeding Protected Wildlife or exotic wildlife dangerous to the environment, people or animals, or those possessing Protected Wildlife products as determined by the NPA's Schedule of Protected Wildlife shall register with their municipal or county authorities. (6 Chapters divided into 57 articles).

Full text
English/Chinese
Website
law.coa.gov.tw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Regulation of the Wildlife Conservation Law.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1994

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Protected area, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Marine area, Mountain area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Enforcement Rules of the Wildlife Conservation Act.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1990 (2013)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Registration, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Protected area, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing the Organization of the Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1995 (1998)

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Commercial Wildlife Raising and Breeding.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1996 (2000)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Raising and Breeding of Protected or Dangerous Wildlife.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1996 (2000)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10700040481 of the Ocean Affairs Council promulgating the "Measures for the Establishment of the Marine Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee under the Ocean Affairs Council".

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2018

Keyword: Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rules for the Setting up of the Review Group on the Exotic Aquatic Animals Imported in Vivo for the First Time.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Institution, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX