Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of walrus. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Mammals Hunting authorization/permit National parks Management/conservation Geographical area Americas, European Union Countries, North America Entry into force notes The Order enters into force on 1 August 2006. Abstract The Order sets rules on protection and hunting of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in Greenlandic land and fishing territory. There are special provisions for access to the National Park in North and East Greenland and Nature Reserve in Melville Bay. 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, 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, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, GMO, Mammals, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 20 on walrus protection and hunting. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2006 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX