Act on Nature Conservation (No. 749 of 2007). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Basic legislation Protection of habitats Environmental planning Environmental standards Cultural heritage Protected area Inland waters Water conservation zone Wild fauna Wild flora Birds 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 2008. Abstract The Act applies to the protection of nature, wild animals, plants, their habitats by improving and creating areas of important wildlife and cultural interests, and by providing public access for outdoor recreation purposes. Special regulations are set for lakes, rivers, moors, bogs, marshes, coastal swamps, freshwater marshes, grasslands, etc. Should any change of status for these be required, it will be on the premises of their size and capacity. The local council shall implement measures according to the “Blueprint” set out by Natura2000-project. 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 Amends Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by National Park Act (No. 533 of 2007). Legislation | Denmark | 2007 Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Public forest, Special fund, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX