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

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Dangerous animal/harmful animal Protection of species

Geographical area

Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the killing of lions by defining precise conditions in this respect and declares that section 46 of the Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act shall not apply in respect of a lion. Section 46 permits the owner or occupier of land, or any agent of such owner or occupier to kill any animal which caused, is causing or threatens to cause damage to any livestock, crops, water installation or fence on such land. Damage to livestock by a lion or the killing

Full text

English

Website

www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Botswana | 1992 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, International agreement-implementation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX