Nature Protection Act 1991. Country/Territory Gibraltar Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Protected area Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Endangered species Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Monitoring Authorization/permit Management/conservation Ranching/captive breeding Pollution control Birds Mammals Plant protection Zoning Geographical area Europe, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 9 May 1991. Abstract This Act is stipulated in order to provide for the protection of wild birds, animals and plants and for the designation and preservation of protected areas for the purpose of nature conservation and matters incidental thereto. Full text English Website www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi 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 Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX