Decree on protected animal wild species. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of habitats Wild fauna Endangered species Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 1 May 2004. Abstract The objective of this Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia is to protect endangered species of wild animals. This Decree lays down special regime of protection, conservation measures and guidelines to preserve the habitats of animal species in order to maintain the favorable status of these species. The protection regime and protection of habitats ensures the protection on internationally protected species. In particular, it is forbidden to keep in captivity live animals of protected species. This Decree establishes also provisions governing monitoring of: (1) the extent of the natural distribution of species; (2) size or population density; (3) preservation of natural processes for the existence of animal species and habitats; (4) activities, practices, interventions and events that adversely affect the conservation status of species, including incidental capture or killing animals. This Decree is composed of 27 articles divided into the following Sections: Introductory provisions (Sec. 1); Rules of conduct (Sec. 2); Control (Sec. 3); Transitional and final provisions (Sec. 4). Annex 1 specifies the list of protected species of animals. Annex 2 provides the list of animal species whose habitats are protected. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements 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 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 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 Amended by Decree amending the Decree on protected animals of wild species. Legislation | Slovenia | 2011 Keyword: Wild fauna, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX