Notification No. 690/2020: Categories of Endangered Wild Fauna that Need to be Protected from Extinction

Notifying member
Myanmar
Title
Notification No. 690/2020: Categories of Endangered Wild Fauna that Need to be Protected from Extinction
First published
04/03/2020
First EIF
04/03/2020
Latest published
04/03/2020
In force to
Latest notification
G/LIC/N/2/MMR/16
List of products subject to licensing
Nature of licensing

Non-automatic

Administrative purpose/measure being implemented
  • Protect public morals
  • Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect environment
  • Collect trade statistics or market surveillance
  • Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and the prevention of deceptive practices
  • Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other international treaties (i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)
Administrative body(ies) for submission of applications
Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
Office No.39, Zaya Htani Road, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
https://www.forestdepartment.gov.mm/
+95673405393

irfdmyanmar@gmail.com

Contact point for information on eligibility
Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division, Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
Office No.39, Zaya Htani Road, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
https://www.forestdepartment.gov.mm/
+9567405397

nwcdfdmof@gmail.com

Expected duration of licensing procedure
Ongoing
Found by secretariat
No
Links
Related document symbols
  • G/LIC/N/2/MMR/16
Notes
  • Notification No.690/2020


    With reference to the power conferred under sub-section 19 (a) of Section 5, the Forest Department declared the following categories of endangered wild fauna that need to be protected from extinction, in accordance with the necessity of the state:



    1. Completely protected wild fauna;

    2. Normally protected wild fauna;

    3. Seasonally protected wild fauna.


    The above measures aim to conserve wild fauna for their sustainability and prevent extinction in accordance with the existing laws and regulations.


    Completely protected wild fauna


    A total of (558) species, including (77) mammals, (428) birds, (53) amphibians, (19) marine & freshwater species, are listed in this category. With the approval of the Ministry, the Forest Department may allow, by stipulating conditions, any local or foreign government department, government organization, non‑governmental organization, or individual to capture, transport, and possess completely protected wild fauna or animals regulated for international trade for the purpose of scientific research. Such department, organization, or individual shall have already been permitted to conduct research.


    Normally protected wild fauna


    A total of (318) species, including (39) mammals, (267) birds, (12) amphibians are listed in this category. The Forest Department may allow to breeding of normally protected wild fauna as a hobby or traditional custom, in accordance with the stipulations.


    Seasonally protected wild fauna


    A total of (194) species, including (1) mammals, and (193) birds are listed in this category. The Forest Department may allow to breeding of normally protected wild fauna as a hobby or traditional custom, in accordance with the stipulations.