Decree on environmental considerations in agriculture (SFS 1998:915).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Water

Keyword

Farming Soil pollution/quality Pollution control Animal production Plant production Fertilizers/nutrients Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree, made under various provisions of the Environmental Code, lays down rules for the protection of the environment from agricultural activities (both cultivation and livestock production). The Decree applies provisions of the Code to agriculture. Farmland may be taken out of production. The Decree lists areas in which water must be protected from nitrates in accordance with Directive 91/676/EC" (sensitive areas"). The Board of Agriculture may make Regulations in this respect. various provisions concern the handling of manure. The Board of agriculture may also regulate cultivation for the purposes of this Decree.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX