Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 257 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of habitats Protected area Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity Alien species Genetic resources Research Access-to-information Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations lay down particular provisions with a view to contributing to the protection and preservation of flora, fauna and natural habitats in Malta. The Regulations are divided into the following Parts: (I) Interpretation; (II) Setting up the National Ecological Network; (III) Protected Areas; (IV) Protection of Species; (V) Introduction and Re-introduction of Species; (VI) Conservation and Sustainable Use; (VII) Access to Genetic Resources; (VIII) Surveillance and Monitoring; (IX) Communications and Research; (X) Permitting and Penalties; (XI) Other provisions. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Development Planning Act, 1992 (Act No. I of 1992). Legislation | Malta | 1992 Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Erosion, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 311 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Ex-situ conservation, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Alien species, Genetic resources, Policy/planning, Research, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, PIC-prior informed consent Source: FAO, FAOLEX