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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Repealed by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