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Commission Recommendation of 13 June 2007 identifying a set of actions for the enforcement of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance International relations/cooperation International trade Protection of species Sustainable development Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Access-to-information Capacity building Education Financing Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Starting from the assumption that illegal trade in specimens of species causes serious damage to wildlife resources, reduces the effectiveness of wildlife management programmes, undermines legal, sustainable trade and threatens sustainable development, with this text the Commission recommends the adoption by Member States of the outlined actions, in order to facilitate the enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating their trade.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Endangered species, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Plant protection, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX