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Decree No. 521 of 2000 containing rules relative to management and prevention of damage caused by animals.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 518, 7 December 2000, 3 pp.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree concerns measures to contain and prevent damage caused by wild animals pursuant to sections 65 and 69 of the Fauna and Flora Act and taking into account Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. It prescribes categories of animals that cause major damage. Articles 5 to 12 indicate the methods with which these animals may be killed. "Damage" is defined in section 65 of the Act.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

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