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Order No. 5 on the Protection of Birds.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Birds Endangered species Seasons Total allowable catch Management/conservation 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 2008.
Abstract

This Order applies to regulations made in regards to hunting of birds and collection of their eggs during restricted seasonal and geographical areas (Autumn and Winter hunting may occur in specified geographical areas listed in section 2 and 3). Restrictions are set for hunting licences, indicating the number of birds allowed to be hunted, methods of hunting. Holders of commercial hunting licence may sell their catch in their residence municipality, while sale of thick-billed murre, Atlantic guillemot, eider and king eider may only occur in determined seasons. Registration of catch must be submitted to local authorities and any Greenlandic wild birds may not be kept in captivity.

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. 1 on Protection of Birds.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX