Nature and wildlife protection and management Law, 2003 (N. 153(I)2003). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Episimi Efimerida tis Kypriakis Dimokratias No. 3758, Supplement I, Part I, 3 October 2003. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Policy/planning Aquatic animals Internal trade Management/conservation Trade in species Wildlife products Wild flora Endangered species Protection of species Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Law comes forth with the view to harmonising the current Cypriot legislation with the European standards. In particular, there is a partial harmonisation with Directive 92/43 as amended by Directive 97/62, and full alignment with Directive 83/129 concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefore, as amended by Directive 89/370. The Law consists of four parts: general provisions (Part I), conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Part II), importation into the national territory of skins of seal pups and products derived therefore (Part III), provisions of miscellaneous nature (Part IV). Full text Greek References - Legislation Implements 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 Council Directive 83/129/EEC concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefrom Legislation | European Union | 1983 Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Notification no. 96 of 2023 pursuant to Article 11 of the Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management Law. Legislation | Cyprus | 2023 Keyword: Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management (Amendment) Law, 2006 (Law No. 131(I)2006). Legislation | Cyprus | 2006 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Policy/planning, Aquatic animals, Internal trade, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature and Wildlife Protection and Management (Amendment) Law, 2012 (Law No. 113(Ι)/2012). Legislation | Cyprus | 2012 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX