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Order No. 1 on protection and hunting of birds.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Hunting/capture Birds Protection of species Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
6 January 2017.
Abstract

This Order applies to the Greenland land and fishing territory and sets regulations concerning the hunting of wild birds, which requires authorization license and can only take place in defined areas as listed under article 4. For the purpose of wildlife protection and conservation, hunting of certain species are subject to quota and may only be caught at specific seasons and areas. The Greenlandic Autority for Fishing and Hunting (Naalakkersuisoq) may delegate the management of a geographically limited area of local governance in adherence to biological requirements and after consulting the Hunting Council and other relevant organizations. Hunted birds, including birds caught as bycatch in fisheries, must annually be reported to the Department of Fisheries and Hunting.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX