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

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 176/79, I Series, 1 August 1979, p. 1770.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Protected area Migratory species Protection of habitats Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law provides for wild bird protection regulating bird sanctuary. It consists of 5 articles establishing restrictions to be applied in order to protect bird species within the aforementioned protected areas (including bird habitat preservation, migratory species and nest area protection, management, etc.). Agricultural activity may be performed within these areas only if authorized.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Repealed by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