National Park Act (LBK no 685 of 2023). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation National parks Management/conservation Cultural heritage Protection forest Protection of habitats Public forest Special fund Protected area Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act’s purpose is to establish national parks in order to create and ensure the preservation of natural areas and landscapes, the conservation and improvement of quality and diversity of geological, research and teaching of park values for the benefit of the community. To each park there shall be assigned a National Park Fund in order to achieve these objectives. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Amends Town and Country Planning Act. Legislation | Denmark | 2002 (2015) Keyword: Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Expropriation, Agricultural land, Servitude, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Forest Act (LBK no. 690 of 2023). Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Forestry protection measures, Birds, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX Raw Materials Act (No. 124 of 2017). Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017) Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature Conservation Act (No. 1392 of 2022). Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2022) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wetlands, Management/conservation, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers. Legislation | Denmark | 2010 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Environmental audit, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1159 on National Park Wadden Sea. Legislation | Denmark | 2010 Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 840 on the National Park Thy. Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: National parks, Protection forest, Research, Subsidy/incentive, Zoning, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 521 on National Park Skjoldungernes Land. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, National parks, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act on rivers/watercourses (No. 789 of 2007). Legislation | Denmark | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010). Legislation | Denmark | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others. Legislation | Denmark | 2012 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012). Legislation | Denmark | 2012 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011). Legislation | Denmark | 2011 Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Proposition Document 2013/1 LSF 62 for amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014). Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Governance, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX