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

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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 of a lion shall be reported to the nearest wildlife office or police station. Only lions that threaten livestock may be killed but the owner of livestock must prove that certain precautionary measures in respect of the livestock were taken and shall leave all proof relative to killing of the lion untouched for investigation purposes.

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: 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX