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Ministerial Decree No. 414985 establishing measures for the management and conservation of wild birds.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 757, Part II, 18 December 1985, pp. 7336-7340.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Birds Hunting/capture Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Management/conservation Protected area Protection of habitats Seasons Use restrictions Wild fauna Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree lays down, in conformity with Council Directive 79/409/EEC, the necessary measures for the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state. It covers the protection, management and control of these species and lays down rules so as to maintain the population of the species at a level which corresponds in particular to ecological, scientific and cultural requirements, while taking account of economic and recreational requirements. The provisions of the Decree shall apply to birds, their eggs, nests and habitats. In respect of hunting, capture or killing of birds under this Decree, it is generally prohibited the use of all means, arrangements or methods for the large-scale or non-selective capture or killing of birds, in particular the use of those listed in Annexes I and II. Derogations are allowed where there is no other satisfactory solution or for the reasons stated in article 3. Greece authorizes the killing of certain species listed down in Annexes I, II/1 and II/2. These species are marked in the Annexes with a plus symbol. The Decree makes also provisions for hunting areas, prohibited hunting areas, means and methods, hunting seasons.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

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

Amended by

Ministerial Decree No. 366599 establishing measures for the management and conservation of wild birds, in compliance with Commission Directive 79/409/EEC.

Legislation | Greece | 1996

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 294283 establishing measures for the management and conservation of wild birds, in compliance with Directives Nos. 94/24/EC, 91/244/EEC and 97/49/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 1997

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX