Decree on area protection under the Environmental Code and related matters (1998:1252).

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Marine area Marine protected areas Forestry protection measures Forest management/forest conservation Water conservation zone Sustainable use Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protection of environment

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Decree concerns the protection of specific types of areas under Chapter 7 of the Environmental Code. certain protection measures are taken under Chapter 12 of the Code. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency shall have the national responsibility for area protection. However, the National Heritage Board shall have responsibility for cultural reserves, the Forest Board is the national responsible agency for biotope protection areas and the Maritime and Water Authority shall be the main authority for water protection areas and the provide guidance for site protection for the conservation of marine or aquatic environments or groundwater. This Decree further mainly assigns duties of administration of the areas to the District Councils and municipalities and provides with respect to consultations between local authorities and other procedural matters.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX