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