Flora (Protection) Order, 1987. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild flora Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order declares certain species of flora to be protected throughout the State. In effect this means that, except under licence from the Minister for Finance, it is an offence for a person to cut, pick, uproof or otherwise take, purchase, sell or be in possession of any plant whether whole or part, of a species mentioned in the Order, or wilfully to alter, damage, destroy or interfere with the habitat of such a species. Article 2 (3) of the Order has the effect of excluding from the operation of the Order any plants of the named species which are cultivated as vegetables e.g. asparagus. Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Act, 1976. Legislation | Ireland | 1976 (2021) Keyword: Public land, Protected area, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Wildlife products, International trade, Seasons, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Transport/storage, Trade in species, Plant protection, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Flora (Protection) Order, 1999 (S.I. No. 94 of 1999). Legislation | Ireland | 1999 Keyword: Wild flora, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX