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Act containing new rules relative to nature and landscape protection (Nature Protection Act 1998).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Management/conservation Protection of habitats Policy/planning Birds Expropriation
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act concerns protection of the natural environment and landscape in the Netherlands. It implements Community legislation in this field. The Ministers shall at least every eight years adopt a nature conservation policy plan and the Nature and Environment Planning Office shall report at least every four years to the Minister on the state of nature, forests and landscape. The Minister may declare natural monuments and areas as indicated in Directive 79/409/EEG concerning wild birds and Directive 92/43/EEG on protection of habitats. The Act also concerns other protected areas such as Natura-2000 areas and matters relating to expropriation. Activities in nature protection areas are regulated and may require a permit of provincial authorities. Protected landscapes shall be declared by provincial authorities.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act containing provisions relative to nature protection.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1967 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Nature Conservation Act (2015).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2015 (2020)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protected area, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Birds, Marine area, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX