Decree on habitat types. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 112/2003 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 29 November 2003. Abstract This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, which is composed of seven articles and two Annexes, establishes habitat types that are the priority, regardless of other habitat types are present throughout the Republic of Slovenia, maintained in favorable conditions, and provides guidelines for their conservation. For the purposes of these provisions habitat type means biotope or biological characteristic and spatially ecosystem unit, which is maintained in favorable conditions and contributes to the conservation of ecosystems. Before deciding on spatial arrangements and solutions relating to the areas affected by the proposed changes in land use and allocation of activities in space, it is necessary to determine the presence of habitat types in these areas and their conservation status. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Nature Conservation Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Local government, Monitoring, National parks, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Financing, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree amending the Decree on habitat types. Legislation | Slovenia | 2013 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX