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Decree on special protection areas (Natura 2000).

Country/Territory
Slovenia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 49/2004
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection of habitats Policy/planning
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

This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia establishes special protection areas Natura 2000, safety objectives in these areas and conservation policies to maintain or achieve the favorable conservation status of wild plants and animal species, their habitats and habitat types conservation of which is in the interest of the European Union, and other rules of conduct for the conservation of these areas. These provisions also apply to potential special areas and the means of protection. Natura area is defined on the basis of technical criteria of evaluating sites for each habitat type and each species whose conservation is in the interest of the European Union. Technical criteria for identifying Natura areas are specified in Annex 1 and concern: (1) habitat types which are in the interest of the European Union; (2) habitats of plant species conservation of which is in the interest of the European Union; (3) habitats for birds and other animal species. This Decree is composed of 18 articles divided into the following Sections: Introductory provisions (Sec. 1); Determination of Natura areas (Sec. 2); Protection objectives (Sec. 3); Rules of conduct (Sec. 4); Planning the protection of Natura areas (Sec. 5); Potential areas of Natura (Sec. 6); Transitional and final provisions (Sec. 7).

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

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 special protection areas (Natura 2000).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on special protection areas (Natura 2000).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX