Designation of Special Protected Areas Order 2011. Country/Territory Gibraltar (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Birds Wild fauna Protection of environment Geographical area Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Order come into operation on the day of publication. Abstract This Order, in full accordance with section 17DA of the Nature Protection Act 1991, and for the purposes of Article 3 of the Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, here sets the designation of special protection areas, as follows: “Rock of Gibraltar Special Protected Area”; “Southern Waters of Gibraltar Special Protected Area”. Full text English Website www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature Protection Act 1991. Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1991 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Ranching/captive breeding, Pollution control, Birds, Plant protection, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX