Act relative to hunting protection areas. Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1981 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Protected area Non-governmental entity Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract Hunting Protection Areas may be created by two or more owners of adjacent properties for the purpose of co-ordination of wildlife and hunting management, protection of wildlife resources, and to promote hunting interests of the participants. The owners shall form a Hunting Protection Association for the management of the area. The creation of the area shall be communicated to the County Council of the County in which the area lies (sect. 4). Sections 6 and 7 set out conditions for the creation o Full text Swedish Website www.notisum.se References - Legislation Repealed by Act No. 592 of 2000 relative to wildlife protection areas. Legislation | Sweden | 2000 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protected area, Non-governmental entity Source: FAO, FAOLEX