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Order No. 840 on governmental subsidy for wetland projects.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Subsidy/incentive Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone
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 20 August 2012.
Abstract

The provisions of this Order relate to financial subsidy for state wetland projects. The Order sets rules on the improvement of water through the construction of wetlands which aid in the reduction of nitrogen load of coastal waters. The Danish AgriFish Agency ensures, through these initiatives, to grant financial support to projects's research, planning and establishment of such wetlands which have applied through www.vandprojekter.dk (the Agency's project electronic portal). Subsidy may apply to expenses related to personnel, informational meetings, consultancy involved in the pre-planning phases of the projects, and may cover up to 100%.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Rural Development Act (No. 316 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 952 amending Order on governmental subsidy for wetland projects.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 303 amending Order on governmental subsidy for wetland projects.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX