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Order No. 2 on the protection and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Allocation/quota Hunting/capture Data collection/reporting Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 March 2004.
Abstract

The Order aims to protect hunting activities of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and narwhals (Monodon Monoceros) in Greenland. There are special provisions for access to the National Park in North and East Greenland and Nature Reserve in Melville Bay. These species are considered endangered and therefore hunting of their newborns and females is not allowed. The Government sets an annual quota for the catch of white and narwhal whales although separate restrictions apply to different areas. There are no allowances for East Greenland, however persons holding a valid professional or / and recreational hunting permit may hunt white- and narwhal whales there without quota restrictions.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

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

Repeals

Order No. 30 on catch of beluga and nar-whale.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1995

Keyword: Slaughtering, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Marine mammals, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 7 on conservation and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Bycatch, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX