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Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Environmental standards Institution Internal trade Protected area Standards Protection of environment Inland waters Water conservation zone Sustainable development Management/conservation Molluscs Wild flora Hunting/capture Aquatic plants Birds Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Community management Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2004.
Abstract

This Act sets regulatios on the protection of the environment in Greenland. It applies to wildlife consisting of mammals, birds and other animals as well as to wild plants, including aquatic plants. It does not include fish or clams, shrimps or other invertebrates that live in salt and fresh water. Conservation methods of mammals and birds are specified based on their gender and size where quota, methods and season of allowed catch are specified accordingly. The Act also sets restrictions regarding the catch of other animals and the collection of wild plants. The Government has the power to make decisions on suspension of conservation restrictions as long as cases are agreed by local authorities and institutions. Expropriation may also occur, if required for conservational purposes. Salt lakes and heat sources also fall under the protection of the environment.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1 on Protection of Birds.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 11 on protection and hunting of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 16 on the protection and hunting of seals.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Total allowable catch, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas, Data collection/reporting, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2009

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 2 on the protection and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: Marine mammals, Allocation/quota, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 20 on walrus protection and hunting.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2006

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of walrus.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2006

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, National parks, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10 on catch of large whales.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 21 on the protection and hunting of polar bears.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota, Management/conservation, National parks, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 5 on the Protection of Birds.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2008

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Endangered species, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 12 on export and import of wild animals and plants in adherence to the Convention of 3 March 1973 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Washington Convention / CITES).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Trade in species, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 10 on protection of Ilulissat Fiord.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2007

Keyword: Inland waters, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage, Hunting/capture, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Transport/storage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 4 on the conservation of an area by Ivittuut and Kangilinnguit.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Allocation/quota, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 7 on protection and hunting of wild reindeers (Rangifer tarandus).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 8 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1 on protection and hunting of birds.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2017

Keyword: Biodiversity, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Hunting/capture, Birds, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 12 on internationally designated wetland protection.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2016

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Protected area, Protection of environment, Birds, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX