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Decision No.897 dated 21.12.2011 approving the rules for the proclamation of the special protected areas.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Drainage/land reclamation Wetlands Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decision enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The proclamation of the special protected areas (SPA) is done according to the requirements set forth by Article 4/3 of the Law 8906 of 2002 on protected areas. To be eligible for SPA status, the territories should be within existing protected areas and enjoy the Ramsar status as ligatins of international importance, or the Berne status as areas of great importance for the flora and fauna protection.

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