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 Policy/planning 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

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

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (1997)

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

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment and Gene Technology Act (No. 9 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Protection of habitats, Internal trade, Inspection, Research, Waste management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2002 (2015)

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

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

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: 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, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on protection of external area in Tøndermarsken (No. 691 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1988 (2023)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Water abstraction, Water supply, Surface water, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Act (LBK no. 690 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Forestry protection measures, Birds, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Raw Materials Act (No. 124 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Pollution control, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Management/conservation, Exploration, Minerals, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (No. 1392 of 2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 1992 (2022)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wetlands, Management/conservation, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Environmental planning, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Potable water, Water quality standards, Water supply, Water abstraction, Expropriation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Watercourses (LBK no. 1217 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1982 (2019)

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 pollution, Freshwater resources management, Standards, Protection of environment

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 environmental objectives etc. for international nature protection areas (No. 692 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2003 (2023)

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, Aquatic animals

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

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