Act on hunting and wildlife management (No. 747 of 2007).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Wild fauna Endangered species Protection of habitats Birds Game Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force on 1 January 2007.

Abstract

This Act sets regulations in order to protect wildlife through a sustainable hunting management. The Act ensures that protection of wildlife is enforced by establishing reserves, restoring and protecting habitats and regulating hunting activities of rare and endangered animal species. Hunting activities may only occur during daylight hours.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

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