Birds Act 1936.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Birds Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The Act prohibits the killing, catching, trying to kill or to catch, or disturbing of protected birds. Protected birds are all wild bird species living in Europe, tame pigeon species and some other species mentioned in article 2 of the Hunting Act excluded. A bird may only be declared not to be a protected bird if no other satisfactory solution exists for purposes of safety of air traffic, public health or safety, protection of fauna ad flora, or the prevention of damage to cultivation, livestock, forests, commercial fishery or waters (art. 2). Article 7 prohibits also the having in possession or use, supply, transportation, etc. of protected birds or products of protected birds. Article 10 provides for permits for the killing or catching of protected birds. (35 articles)

Full text

English

Website

www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Act containing rules relative to the protection of wild plant and animal species (Flora and Fauna Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX