Wildlife Conservation (Payment of Rewards) Regulations, 2020.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Amphibians Birds Ecosystem preservation Education Game Insects Internal trade International trade Protection of species Reptiles Trade in species Wild fauna Public participation

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 11 articles, aim at providing rules for the payment of rewards to (i) obtain reliable information that assists in the reduction of poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and disruption of illegal wildlife trade syndicates; (ii) increase public awareness and participation in wildlife conservation; (iii) recognize the contribution of informers; and (iv) obtain reliable information that facilitates the arrest of suspects, recovery of Government trophy and convictions. Information can be given orally or in writing to an authorized officer and the person who is eligible to receive a reward (i) shall apply to the Director of Wildlife for it (ii) shall be protected in accordance with the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act.

Full text

English

Website

www.tfs.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation Act.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2013 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Capacity building, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Endangered species, Game, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Research, Special fund, Sustainable development, Trade in species, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Community management, Management/conservation, Institution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX