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Decree-Law No. 226/97 implementing EU Council Directive No. 92/43/EC on wildlife habitat protection.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 197/97 (I-A), 27 August 1997, pp. 4433-4457.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Protected area Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties Protection of habitats Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directive No. 92/43/EC on wildlife habitat protection. It consists of 19 articles and 6 annexes establishing biodiversity, wildlife and habitats protection within national territory, according to economic, social and cultural needs. It provides for flora and fauna protecting measures, regulates hunting activity (prohibited hunting gear and methods) and establishes protected zones. Sanctions to be paid by offenders for illegal activity are specified in the text. Annexes list areas to be protected, flora and fauna species needing a high or normal protection, prohibited hunting methods, etc.

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 140/99 reviewing the transposition of Council Directive No. 79/409/EEC of 2 April on the conservation of wild birds, and Council Directive No. 92/43/EEC of 21 May on the conservation of natural habitats and fauna and wild flora.

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Birds, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Wild flora, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX