Legislation
New Study Highlights the Role of International Hunting in Conservation and Sustainability
New Study Highlights the Role of International Hunting in Conservation and Sustainability A recently published study commissioned by the German Delegation of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) delivers critical insights into the impact of international hunting on conservation and sustainability efforts. Authored by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sven A. Herzog, the study explores the ecological,…
Read MoreCPHC-SA’s Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP)submission
CPHC-SA’s Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP)submission To find CPHC-SA’s submission to the proposed Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), Click here.
Read MoreDraft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan
Draft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan The Draft revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan has been published for public participation. Please be informed that the closing date for comments is 17 July 2024. Any proposed comments to be included in the CPHC-SA submission, must reach us by latest 10 July.
Read MoreDRAFT NEMBA BILL
DRAFT NEMBA BILL CLICK HERE for the copy of the Draft NEMBA Bill published for public comment and also the template for submission of comments.
Read MoreCPHC-SA SUBMISSION: PROPOSED NBES
CPHC-SA SUBMISSION: PROPOSED NBES Herewith Custodians’ comments to the proposed NBES.
Read MoreAbstraEvaluating key evidence and formulating regulatory alternatives regarding the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Billct
Evaluating key evidence and formulating regulatory alternatives regarding the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Abstract:Public policy addressing biodiversity loss is most likely to be effective when it is informed by appropriate evidence and considers potential unintended consequences. We evaluate key evidence relating to the UK’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill. We characterize the UK’s…
Read MoreThe Humane Society petition to the US Fish and Wildlife
The Humane Society petition to the US Fish and Wildlife Attachments:1. Copy of ESA petition; 2. Copy of CITES CoP19 document. South Africa succeeded in stopping the uplisting of hippo from CITES Appendix II to Appendix I, using the NDF (Non-detrimental finding) at the time.3. Copy of USFW Finding. In March 2022, the US Fish…
Read MoreTOPS Listings Invitation to Provincial Roadshows
TOPS Listings Invitation to Provincial Roadshows The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment would like to invite you to the provincial roadshows to discuss and provide inputs on the following legislative tools published for public comment and in national newspapers: The roadshows will also be used to discuss Transformation of the Biodiversity Sector as…
Read MoreCOMMENTS INVITED ON THE DRAFT POLICY POSITION ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD AND RHINOCEROS.
COMMENTS INVITED ON THE DRAFT POLICY POSITION ON THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD AND RHINOCEROS. A notice was published in 3889 on the 19th of September 2023, inviting comments on the proposed policy position by the 19th of October. Custodians members are invited to forward your comments to the office ceo@cphc-sa.co.za…
Read MoreUSFWS PROPOSED RULE 4(D) – AFRICAN ELEPHANT
USFWS PROPOSED RULE 4(D) – AFRICAN ELEPHANT CPHC-SA (Custodians for Professional Hunting & Conservation South Africa) comments to the proposed changes to Rule 4(d) was submitted to USFWS on the 20th of March 2023. The CPHC-SA submission can be found here
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