Order No. 408 on the management of international environment protection areas and on the protection of certain species.

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Protection of habitats Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Mining Urban land Wetlands Inland waters Birds Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

16 May 2007.

Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the management of international environment conservation areas, particularly the international habitat conservation areas reserved for wild birds and wetlands, in compliance with the Natura 2000 objectives. Its goal is to maintain and restore conservation status of national bird species and the habitat. For this purpose, the Order sets regulations for the establishment of new land for urban areas, for the planning of roads, the planning of extension of airports, air

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Ochre (No. 180 of 1985).

Legislation | Denmark | 1985 | Repealed

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural land, Authorization/permit, Water abstraction, Agricultural development, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Drainage/land reclamation, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) | Repealed

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 71 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Potable water, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Expropriation, Irrigation, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Water desalination, Water supply

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

Marine Environment Protection Act (No. 925 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2005)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Watercourses (No. 882 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning Act (No. 883 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002 (2004)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Expropriation, Agricultural land, Servitude, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 884 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Erosion, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 1757 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Basic legislation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cleaning agents/detergents, Effluent waste water/discharge, Emissions, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Protection of habitats, Soil pollution/quality, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Radiation, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on protection of the outer bay in Tøndermarsken (No. 885 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 1988 (2004) | Repealed

Keyword: Grazing/transhumance, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Protected area, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Surface water, Waterworks, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Basin/catchment/watershed, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Act (Act No. 453 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment and Genetic Engineering Act (No. 981 of 2002).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2002) | Repealed

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, International trade, Biosafety, Planting material/seeds, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental approval for livestock (No. 1572 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Waste prevention, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Hunting and Game Management (No. 114 of 1997).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (1997) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Mammals, Birds, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Code Act (No. 886 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Soil rehabilitation, Erosion, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Management/conservation, Continental shelf, Data collection/reporting, Research, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on environmental goals for water bodies and the conservation of internationally protected areas (No. 1756 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water conservation zone, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Water quality standards, Surface water, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Crustaceans

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 1443 amending Order on the management of international nature conservation areas and protection of certain species.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX