Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (Chapter 38:01).

Country/Territory: Botswana
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1992 (2008)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to make further and better provision for the conservation and management of the wildlife in Botswana, giving effect to the CITES and any other international convention for the protection of fauna and flora to which Botswana is, from time to time, a party, to provide for the establishment, control and management of national parks and game reserves, and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Framework law Protected area National parks Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Wildlife products Ranching/captive breeding Keeping of live animals Protection of species Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Trade in species Wild fauna
Geographical area: Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract: This Act provides a comprehensive framework for wildlife and national parks management under the supervision of a Director of Wildlife and National Parks, and for giving effect to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and other international conventions to which Botswana may from time to time be a party. Part II designates specific areas as National Parks, and gives power to the President to declare any State or bequeathed land as a national park. The responsibility for control, management and maintenance of national parks shall fall on the Minister, with specific responsibilities set forth in section 6. The Minister may delegate his responsibilities to the Director or any wildlife officer. A list of activities prohibited in parks is provided, including the entry of persons without permission, the cutting of trees, the removal of animals, etc. This part also gives the President power to declare game reserves and sanctuaries, and private game reserves. Part III provides for the establishment of wildlife management areas and controlled hunting areas by the President, and the enables the President to draw up regulations regarding such areas. Part IV specifies a list of protected animals in Botswana, and imposes a fine of P10 000 and imprisonment of seven years for persons who hunt or capture such animals without authorization, with higher fines for rhinoceros. Part V deals with hunting generally, and provides that licences are required for the hunting of all animals, except in the case of personal consumption of non-protected animals outside of a national park or game reserve, or in the case of hunting non-protected animals by someone holding "landholder's privileges" on the land subject to that privilege.
Full text: English
Website: www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Parks and Game Reserves Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2000 (2008)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Policy/planning, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties, Game, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Educational Game Reserve Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Private Game Reserves Order (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1968 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Private Game Reserve Order (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1992 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Controlled Hunting Areas (Fees) Order (S.I. No. 16 of 1995).

Legislation | Botswana | 1995

Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gemsbok National Park Regulations.

Legislation | Botswana | 1992 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Hunting and Licensing) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2001 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Wildlife products, Registration, Keeping of live animals, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation (Possession and Ownership of Elephant Tusks or Ivory) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2001 (2008)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Registration, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Lions) (Killing Restriction) Order (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2005

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Cheetahs) (Killing Suspension) Order (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (General) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1980 (2008)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Marking/identification, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Names of Animals) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1967 (2008)

Keyword: Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Hunting on State Land) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1967 (2008)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Driver-Couriers) Regulations (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1974 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Mannyelanong Game Reserve) Regulations, 1985 (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1985 (2008)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Capture of Animals) Regulations, 1968 (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1968 (2008)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fauna Conservation (Trophy Dealers) Regulations, 1971 (Chapter 38:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1971 (2008)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Prohibition of Hunting, Capturing or Removal of Animals) Order, 2016 (S.I. No. 4 of 2016).

Legislation | Botswana | 2016

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protection of species, Game, Birds, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and National Parks (Prohibition of Sale of Snares and Traps) Order, 2016 (S.I. No. 110 of 2016).

Legislation | Botswana | 2016

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Sua Pan Flamingo Sanctuary Order (S.I. 38 of 2010).

Legislation | Botswana | 2010

Keyword: Protected area, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation and Parks (Amendment) Act, 2023 - Act No. 15 of 2023.

Legislation | Botswana | 2023

Keyword: Protection of species, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Aquatic animals, Birds, Endangered species, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX