Act No. 492 of 1997 amending the Nature Conservation Act. Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area International trade Endangered species Policy/planning National parks Protection of species Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Amendments concern the Protection and Management Plan for national parks, the application sphere of Chapter 6 (Protection of Species), international trade in threatened plant and animal species, and penalties for prescribed offences. The new section 44a prescribes that importation and exportation of animal and plant species covered by Council Regulation No. 338/97 shall only take place at approved border entry posts. Full text English Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2023) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Endangered species, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Nature Conservation Act (No. 1096 of 1996). Legislation | Finland | 1996 (2011) Keyword: Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX