Order prohibiting the collection of certain protected species of wild flora and fauna in 2022. Country/Territory Serbia Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Wild flora Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This text enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (first published on 15 April 2022). Abstract This Order, based on the provisions of the Decree on the control of the use and trade of wild flora and fauna, proclaims that the collection of certain protected species of wild flora and fauna is prohibited in 2022. Article 1 sets the list of protected species of wild flora and fauna which collection is prohibited in 2022 (Iris pseudoacorus L. – Pond iris, Yellow iris, Wild iris; Hypericum barbatum Jacq. – St. John's wort, St. John's wort; Hypericum maculatum Crantz – St. John's wort; Hypericum rumelicum Boiss . – St. John's wort of Rumelia, Idašljivica; Veratrum nigrum L. – Black hellebore, Kinavka; Hirudo medicinalis – Medicinal leech; Testudo hermanni – Forest tortoise; Vipera ammodytes – Viper). Other paragraphs of the article 1 (2, 3, 4 and 5) are setting particular bans for flora varieties and fauna species on different territorial areas and districts. Full text Serbian Website www.pravno-informacioni-sistem.rs References - Legislation Implements Decree on the control of the use and trade of wild flora and fauna. Legislation | Serbia | 2005 (2018) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Ecosystem preservation, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Offences/penalties, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX