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Law No. 81/2017 on protected areas.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 116, p 6067.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Integrated management Sustainable development Zoning Public participation Monitoring Policy/planning Inspection Research
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

Law 81/2017 aims at the designation, conservation, administration, management, and sustainable use of protected areas and biological and natural resources based on the principle of sustainable development in order to guarantee their environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits to all of the society. Further, the law lays down the institutional framework including both public and private entities and their tasks and responsibilities for the conservation and sustainable management of these areas.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qbz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 9868 amending and supplementing Law No. 8906 of 2002 on protected areas.

Legislation | Albania | 2008

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 8906 for protected areas.

Legislation | Albania | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protection of habitats, Tourism, Monitoring, Protection forest, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 661 date 31.10.2018 on the expansion of the Lura National Park area and establishment of the National Park of 'Lure- Mali i Dejes.'

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: National parks, Policy/planning, Zoning, Survey/mapping, Marking/identification, Forestry protection measures, Governance, Integrated management, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 468 date 26.7.2018 proclaiming a Protected Area the natural ecosystem of Kraste - Verjon.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Institution, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 593 date 9.10.2018 on the composition, functioning, tasks and responsibilities of the Protected Areas Management Committees.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Protected area, Institution, Integrated management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Local government, Monitoring, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 354 date 2.5.2018 on the expanding and converting the regional park of Zagori ne Natural Park.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: National parks, Zoning, Survey/mapping, Procedural matters, Protected area, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 467 date 26.7.2018 expanding the area of the 'Mali i Tomorrit' National Park.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: National parks, Zoning, Procedural matters, Institution, Integrated management, Local government, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision no. 60, dated 26 January 2022 on the declaration of natural ecosystems, managed natural reserves/natural park (category iv), as well as the approval of the change of the status of the existing surfaces of the protected environmental areas, belonging to this category.

Legislation | Albania | 2022

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Procedural matters, Protected area, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision no. 155, dated 13 March 2023 on the declaration of the natural ecosystem of the Vjosa river as “National Park", category II.

Legislation | Albania | 2023

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Protected area, Surface water, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Pastoralism, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX