Natural Resource Management Laws & Regulations

Main Natural Resource Management Laws/ Regulations of The Gambia.

Environmental Law/Regulation Year Enacted Responsibility
National Environment Management Act 1994 National Environment Agency
Hazardous Chemicals & Pesticides Control 1994 National Environment Agency
Environmental Protection Act 1988 National Environment Agency
Wildlife & Biodiversity Act 2003 Department of Parks & Wildlife
The Forest Act 1998 Department of Forestry
Forest Regulations 1978 Department of Forestry
Fisheries Act 1991 Department of Fisheries
Fisheries Regulations 1991 Department of Fisheries
Minerals Act 1953 Department of Geology