Decision No.519 dated 30.6.2010 on the rules of administration for the regional natural parks. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Ecosystem preservation Standards Biodiversity Protected area Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decision enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Decision lays down the framework for the proclamation of the regional natural parks including the conditions to be met by the areas proposed for parks and the rules of procedure for the proposal and approval of the regional natural parks. Such parks should meet certain requirements such as be not less than 50ha, ensure the preservation of the natural environment and the biodiversity at local level, be cultivated or natural green areas, populated with local flora and fauna, not included in the existing network of protected areas, etc. Full text Albanian Website www.qpz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 8906 for protected areas. Legislation | Albania | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protection of habitats, Tourism, Monitoring, Protection forest, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX