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