Directive No. 1000 of 1997 relative to the killing of wild animals which cause damage and which substantially reduce the reproduction of other wild animal species.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting/capture Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Directive, issued by the Directorate of Nature Conservation and Management, prescribes rules for the killing of animal species listed in section II. Section I outlines the general principles governing the control of stock of these animals. Licences to kill off harmful animals are released by municipalities, county officials, or the Directorate, depending upon the species. Certain species which are killed under the present Directive are considered the property of the Game Fund. (7 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Regulation No. 565 on wildlife population management, dead wildlife, and use of wildlife in farming, research and zoos (the Wildlife Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2020 (2020)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Animal health, Animal welfare, Keeping of live animals, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Registration, Ranching/captive breeding, Research, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX