Decree-Law No. 280/94 approving EEC Council Directive No. 79/409 of 2 April (establishing protective measures for certain wild bird species). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 256/94 (I-A), 5 November 1994, pp. 6684-6687. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Endangered species Protected area Zoning Offences/penalties 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. 79/409 of 2 April (establishing protective measures for certain wild bird species). It establishes a protected zone along the estuary of Tago's River in order to protect bird species and habitats. It consists of 13 articles, concerning hunting prohibition, controls and sanctions for offenders. An annex specifies geographical coordinates of such protected zone. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 75/91 establishing protective measures for certain national bird species. Legislation | Portugal | 1991 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX