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Decree containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree concerns measures to contain and prevent damage caused by wild animals pursuant to sections 65 and 69 of the Fauna and Flora Act and taking into account Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. It prescribes categories of animals that cause major damage. Articles 5 to 12 indicate the methods with which these animals may be caught or killed. "Damage" is defined in section 65 of the Act.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 297 of 2003 amending the Decree containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals in relation with the killing of wild boars with a gun and through a limited form of hunting with dogs.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2003

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 29 of 2004 amending the Decree containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals in relation with re-enactment of articles 2 and 3 of the Decree and insertion of the notion of "repopulation".

Legislation | Netherlands | 2004

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 462 of 2005 amending the Decree containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals in relation with the indication of the interest of "stock repopulation" as an autonomous interest.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2005

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 42 of 2003 amending the Decree containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals in relation with renewed convalidation of Schedules 1 and 2 of the Decree.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2006

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 499 of various Executive Decrees Flora and Fauna Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2001

Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX