Law on the Conservation of Species and Biotopes (2000)

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of habitats Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Protection of environment Protection of species Cultural heritage Endangered species Birds International trade Ex-situ conservation Migratory species Plant protection Plant variety Sustainable use Trade in species

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Law regulates conservation of species and biotopes. The purposes of this Law are to ensure bio-diversity through the conservation of fauna, flora and biotopes; to govern the conservation, management and supervision of species and biotopes; to promote the preservation of populations and biotopes in accordance with economic and social preconditions, as well as cultural and historical traditions; to govern the procedures for the determination of the specially protected species and biotopes; and to ensure the performance of the necessary measures in order to maintain the number of populations of wild bird species living in the wild (birds) according to the requirements of ecology, science, culture and taking into account the requirements of economy and recreation or in order to facilitate the approximation of the population of these species to the referred-to level. This Law shall govern the matters that are related to species of plants, mushrooms and lichens, the habitats thereof, specimens of these species in all stages of the development thereof, as well as the recognisable parts of specimens of the species; animal species, the habitats thereof, individuals of these species in all stages of the development thereof, as birds’ eggs and nests, as well as dead specimens or the parts thereof; the specially protected biotopes; and the international trade in specimens of endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Full text

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Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 778 of 2007 on Procedures for the Determination of the Amount of Such Losses for Users of Land, Which are Connected with Significant Damage Caused by the Specially Protected Non-huntable Species and Migratory Species of Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Resource/damage valuation, Wild fauna, Migratory species, Procedural matters, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 260 of 2010 on State Fee for the Registration of the Wild Animal Endangered by the International Trade

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Endangered species, Registration, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Procedural matters, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1139 of 2009 on Procedures for Keeping, Registration, Holding in Captivity, Marking, Trade of Specimens of Species Endangered by the International Trade and Issuance of Certificates

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Fish products, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Endangered species, Registration, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 940 of 2012 on Regulations Regarding the Establishment and Management of Micro-reserves, Their Conservation, as well as Determination of Micro-reserves and Their Buffer Zones

Legislation | Latvia | 2012

Keyword: Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Endangered species, Birds, Ex-situ conservation, Migratory species, Plant protection, Plant variety, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 925 of 2010 on the Content of an Expert Opinion in the Field of Conservation of Species and Biotopes and the Minimal Requirements Contained Therein

Legislation | Latvia | 2010

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Risk assessment/management, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 281 of 2007 on Preventative and Rehabilitation Measures and the Procedures for Evaluation of Environmental Damage and Calculation of Costs of Preventative, Emergency and Rehabilitation Measures

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Resource/damage valuation, Environmental standards, Hazards, Governance, Procedural matters, Protection of habitats, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1165 of 2010 on Procedures for Issuing Permits for Acquiring Individuals of Non-Game Species, for Introducing Wild Species Uncharacteristic to the Nature of Latvia (Introduction), and Restoring Populations of Species in the Nature (Re-Introduction)

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Game, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX