Development Conservation and Utilization of Wildlife Proclamation (No. 541 of 2007).

This Proclamation makes provision with respect to the development, conservation and sustainable utilization of wildlife resources in Ethiopia, including wild animals found in Ethiopia and including those species migrating from country to country and temporarily staying in Ethiopia. Wildlife conservation areas, which shall be designated and administered by the Federal Government, shall include: (a) national parks that are nationally and globally significant and known to have representative ecological zones and embrace immense diversity of wildlife; (b) national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that are inhabited by the country’s endemic and endangered species; (c) any wildlife conservation areas geographically situated within two or more regions; and (d) any transboundary wildlife conservation areas that may be established in accordance with agreements with neighbouring countries. Other wildlife conservation areas shall be administered be designated by regions or administered by private investors or local communities. Other provisions of this Proclamation concern the authorization of activities, including hunting, in wildlife conservation areas and regulation-making powers.