The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) in the UAE has initiated a licensing system for owners and breeders of livestock to regulate grazing and related activities in Abu Dhabi. This move aims to safeguard natural rangelands and promote sustainable traditional grazing practices, as reported by the state news agency WAM.
The licensing policy is designed to facilitate the recovery of vegetation cover and promote biodiversity sustainability. It aims to allow rangelands to naturally regenerate and ensure their continuity for future generations.
To obtain a grazing license, applicants must meet specific criteria: they must be over 21 years old, UAE citizens, and possess a valid animal log wealth certificate approved by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA).
Applicants are required to follow procedures set by the EAD, submit necessary documents, and pay prescribed fees. These documents include a copy of their identity card, an approved and valid animal log wealth certificate indicating ownership of registered livestock in the Animal Identification and Registration System, and identification details of individuals responsible for accompanying and caring for the livestock, along with copies of their Emirates IDs.
License holders are permitted to graze their livestock in open wild areas but are restricted from entering protected areas, forests, residential, military, petroleum, and private areas, as well as places with restricted access, maintaining a distance of at least 2km. Grazing unaccompanied livestock is prohibited, and the license is valid for one grazing season only.
Licensees must adhere to environmental conditions, including refraining from introducing exotic plants, animals, or harmful substances into grazing areas. This comprehensive licensing system aims to balance the needs of livestock owners with the conservation of natural resources, ensuring sustainable practices and environmental protection.
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UAE livestock holders faced with new grazing regulations to protect environment (arabnews.com)
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