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 Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 142/2008 establishing the legal regime for the preservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity.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