Order No. 539 on criteria for governmental wetland projects. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Protection of habitats Wetlands Environmental planning Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Coastal zone management Public water Pollution control Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 15 June 2012. Abstract The provisions of this Order apply to criteria for governmental wetland projects undertaken by the Danish Nature Agency. The purpose of this Order is to ensure improvement of aquatic and terrestrial environments by reducing nitrogen loading in coastal waters, where public water planning are established for the reduction of nitrogen effect. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Nature Conservation Act (No. 933 of 2009). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009) Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 294 amending the Order on criteria for governmental wetland projects. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Wetlands, Pollution control, Water conservation zone, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management Source: FAO, FAOLEX