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Decree-Law No. 142/2008 establishing the legal regime for the preservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 142, 24 July 2008.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Biodiversity Protected area Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protection of habitats Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Hunting/capture Management/conservation Freshwater fishes Game Protection of species Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 54 articles divided into eight Chapters establishes the legal regime for the preservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity. It is applicable to all values ​​and natural resources present in the national territory and in waters under national jurisdiction. The provisions of this Decree-Law do not prejudice the application of special arrangements in force, in particular those concerning the national ecological reserve, the public water domain, the national agricultural reserve and forestry, plant genetic, agricultural, hunting, inland freshwater fisheries, and aquaculture resources. Protected areas may be national, regional or local, depending on the interests they seek to safeguard. Protected areas shall be classified as follows: a) National park; b) Natural park; c) Nature reserve; d) Protected landscape; e) Natural monument. With the exception of the 'national park' typology, regional or local protected areas may adopt any of the aforementioned typologies and shall be accompanied by the related designation. Where any of the protected areas, whatever its type, is delimited exclusively in maritime waters under national jurisdiction, the term 'marine' shall be added to the typology used. Private protected areas may also be classified in accordance with Article 21. The classification of a protected area aims to give it a statutory protection status appropriate to the maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem services; geological heritage, as well as the enhancement of the landscape.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 1993

Keyword: Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 264/79 regulating bird sanctuary.

Legislation | Portugal | 1979

Keyword: Birds, Protected area, Migratory species, Protection of habitats, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree-Law No. 116/2019 establishing the protected areas co-management model.

Legislation | Portugal | 2019

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Freshwater fishes, Game, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX