Decree-Law No. 156-A/2013 amending Decree-Law No. 140/99 on biodiversity protection. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República I Series, No. 217, Supplement, 8 November 2013. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Endangered species Wild flora Biodiversity Protection of habitats Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law amends Decree-Law No. 140/99 on biodiversity protection. Amendments deal with requirements for the preservation of national biodiversity, through the protection of wildlife natural habitats and local biodiversity. Annexes B-I, B-II and B-IV lay down lists of amended protected areas and animal species. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 140/99 on biodiversity protection. Legislation | Portugal | 1999 Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX