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, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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, airfields, railways, ports, landfills in the territorial sea, wind turbine clusters and parks, landfills and for the establishment of new areas for mining.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | 1992

Keyword: Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | 1979

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

Keyword: Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Expropriation, Agricultural land, Servitude, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment and Genetic Engineering Act (No. 811 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

Keyword: GMO, Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Denmark | 2003

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

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

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Denmark | 1988

Keyword: Grazing, 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

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

Legislation | Denmark | 1993

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Ochre (No. 180 of 1985).

Legislation | Denmark | 1985

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

Act on rivers/watercourses (No. 789 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Code Act (No. 784 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Exploration, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Tax/levy, Transport/storage, Oil, Concession, Internal trade, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act (No. 1189 of 2016).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Act (No. 945 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 749 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 1026 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Water abstraction, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (No. 116 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

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, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX