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

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 19/93 (I-A), 23 January 1993, pp. 271-277.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Community management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law defines protected areas in order to manage wildlife communities. It consists of 37 articles specifying requirements and purposes to be satisfied by protected areas. It defines different types and classifications of protected area, composition, duties and competence of responsible authorities, controls and sanctions to be applied for offenders. It also establishes public and private protected areas requirements, etc.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Decree No. 21/93 approving Decree-Law No. 19/93 (defining protected areas).

Legislation | Portugal | 1993

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Offences/penalties, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional legislative Decree No. 10/2004/A declaring natural regional heritage the “Enxofre” caves.

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 33/2004 on the International Tejo Natural Park.

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Protected area, Animal welfare, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Policy/planning, Zoning, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 8/98 regulating the Natural Park of 'Douro Internacional'.

Legislation | Portugal | 1998

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9/2000 creating the National park of 'Tejo Internacional'.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Offences/penalties, National parks, Ecosystem preservation, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree-Law No. 117/2005 amending Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Resolution No. 120/2005 approving the Management Plan of the “Douro International” National Park (POPNDI).

Legislation | Portugal | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 221/2002 amending the Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 2002

Keyword: Protected area, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Institution, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Portugal | 2008 (2023)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX