Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2016. Country/Territory Guyana Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Offences/penalties Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Sustainable development Sustainable use Plant protection Plant variety Marine area Protected area Environmental standards Internal trade International trade Trade in species Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America Abstract The aim and purpose of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2016 are: to create a supportive mechanism cognisant of the national goals for wildlife protection, conservation, management and sustainable use; to create a national framework and mechanisms governing the local and international trade in all species of Guyana’s wildlife; to implement the primary provisions of the Convention (this is required by Article VIII of the Convention); and to provide a framework of licensing and decisions which support core principles of transparency, certainty, natural justice and fairness. Full text English Website www.doe.gov.gy References - Legislation Implemented by Wildlife Zoo Regulations. Legislation | Guyana | 2019 Keyword: Animal welfare, Capacity building, Education, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife Holding Premises Regulations. Legislation | Guyana | 2019 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Organic waste, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Keeping of live animals, Pests/diseases, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Protection of species, Inventory, Inspection, Insects, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX