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