Nature Conservation Act. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2013 Pos. 627 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Protected area Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Offences/penalties Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 May 2005. Abstract The aim of nature conservation is: (1) maintenance of ecological processes and ecosystem stability; (2) preservation of biological diversity; (3) preservation of geological and paleontological heritage; (4) ensuring the continued existence of species of plants, animals and mushroom, including their habitats; (5) protection of landscape, the greenery in towns and villages, and trees; (6) maintenance of the proper state of conservation of natural habitats, as well as the other resources, formation Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, 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 Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX