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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (ECOTOURISM)

IDENTIFICATION OF PROTECTED AREAS FOR ECOTOURISM

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Does the law provide for protected areas?

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If so, must the designation of protected areas for ecotourism be made in conformity with a wildlife management plan?

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Does the law limit protection of wildlife to specific areas?

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Does the law provide for categorization of protected areas as the following, in accordance with IUCN categorization of protected areas: Ia. strict nature reserve; Ib. wilderness areas; II. national parks; III. natural monuments; IV. habitat and species management areas; V. protected landscapes; VI. protected areas with sustainable use of natural resources?

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Does the law provide for the consultation of IPLCs in order to categorize protected areas?

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If so, does the law provide specifically for women, youth and marginalized/vulnerable groups to participate in the categorization decision? How?

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Does the law consider wildlife and/or protected areas as a natural tourism resource?

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Does the law define what constitutes ecotourism? If so, does the definition link ecotourism with natural tourism resource?

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Does the law clarify the manner in which wildlife may be used in the context of ecotourism? (i.e. conservation/non-consumptive use, or hunting/consumptive use)

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Does the law provide that ecotourism activities must not cause harm or damage to wildlife and/or protected areas?

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Does the law provide for a list of protected areas for ecotourism purposes?

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Does the law provide for a list of protected areas in which ecotourism may not be conducted?

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If the law provides for a list of protected areas for ecotourism, does it reflect applicable international and regional instruments? (i.e. RAMSAR, WHC, etc.)

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If the law provides for a list of protected areas for ecotourism, is the list flexible, to allow it to be easily amended to take account of changes in circumstances?

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If the law provides for a list of protected areas for ecotourism, does the law also provide for multi-stakeholder participation in the listing/delisting of areas for ecotourism?

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If so, does the law provide specifically for women, youth and marginalized/vulnerable groups to participate in the listing/delisting decision? How?

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Which kind of sanctions are imposed in case of offences (criminal, administrative) related to wildlife conservation?

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