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Order No. 12 on internationally designated wetland protection.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Order on the protection of Greenland's internationally designated wetland and protection of certain species of waterbirds.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of habitats Wetlands Protected area Protection of environment Birds Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
1 September 2016.
Abstract

The Regulation provides a framework for the management and protection of wetland areas in the Greenland Ramsar sites, and sets regulations with regard to sailing, trespassing, flying, building and other activities which may threaten wildlife. The Regulation provides strict requirements and measures (with the exception of exploration and exploitation of non-living resources, including mineral resources) to adhere to the conservation goals of Greenland's international obligations under the Ramsar Convention. It is prohibited to: fly over the area between 15 April and 30 September; fishing with pelagic trawls, bottom trawling and scraping for scallops; harvesting seaweed; engaging in agricultural activities, animal husbandry, cultivation or planting of vegetation. Net-fishing is banned between 1 March and 30 September. The relevant municipal council shall ensure compliance with this Regulation, while the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Energy shall ensure adherence to the Regulation of Ramsar sites outside the municipal boundary.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl; www.ramsar.org

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