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Decree on the proclamation of the Special Reserve "Lokve u Majkovi".

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Endangered species Protected area Reptiles Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 31 January 2022).
Abstract

This Decree, based on provisions of the Croatian Law on nature protection, declares the establishment of Special Reserve “Lokve u Majkovima" (Ponds in Majkovi). The special reserve includes two ponds in Majkovi Donji and a pond in Prljevići, and is declared in order to preserve the population of the river turtle (Mauremys rivulata), which is one of the rarest and most endangered species of reptiles in the Republic of Croatia. The special reserve is managed by the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas of Nature of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The Annex is also part of this publication (cartographic view, map of geodetic substrate).

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Nature Protection.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Education, Environmental standards, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX