Decree implementing the Act on the protection of nature and landscapes. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 170 of 2021 Subject Mineral resources, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Minerals Management/conservation Residues Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Birds Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 6 May 2021. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Environment, which is composed of 50 articles and 39 Annexes, implements provisions of the Act on the protection of nature and landscapes, and lays down in particular: (1) the list of habitats of European importance, including priority habitats and habitats of national importance (specified in Annex 1); (2) the list of non-native plant species that may be planted or grown without the consent of the state nature and landscape protection authority (Annex 2); (3) the list of non-native species of animals that may be released into the environment without the consent of the nature protection authority (Annex 3); (4) the ist of protected plants (Annex 4); (5) the list of protected animals (Annex 5); (6) the list of species of birds that may be kept, kept in human care, transported, sold, exchanged or offered for sale or exchange (Annex 6); (7) the list of prohibited methods and means of capturing and killing protected animals; (8) the list of protected minerals (Annex 8) and protected fossils (Annex 9) and details on their protection and collection. Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 543/2002 on the protection of nature and landscapes. Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Environmental planning, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Animal welfare, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on the protection of nature and landscapes. Legislation | Slovakia | 2003 Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on protected minerals and protected fossils and their social evaluation. Legislation | Slovakia | 2000 Keyword: Minerals, Management/conservation, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX