Burgenland Starling Expulsion Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Landesgesetzblatt für das Burgenland, Text No. 30,13 May 2013, pp. 227 and 228. Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Burgenland on measures for the protection of plants against damages inflicted by starlings. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Inspection Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Plant protection Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to issue different provisions from those contained in the Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds of 26 January 2010. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of vine plants against damage inflicted by starlings. The Ordinance consists of 7 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Measures on protection of vine plants (2); Ordering of measures (3); Execution (4); Control (5); Costs (6); Entry into force, repeal (7). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Burgenland Hunting Law 2004. Legislation | Austria | 2004 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Royalties/fees, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX