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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Repealed by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