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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