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 Protection of environment Coastal zone management Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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. 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 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, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX