Ordinance on authorization of exceptions of species protection measures. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Bayern Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleSpecies Protection Exception Ordinance. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Birds Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Dangerous animal/harmful animal Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the authorization of exceptions concerning protection measures for specially protected animal and plant species. Article 1 authorizes the hunting of cormorants taking into account the considerable damage they inflict on fish stocks. Article 2 authorizes the hunting of beavers on grounds of economical damages and public security. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.bayern.de References - Legislation Implements Federal Nature Protection Act. Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2008) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Wild flora, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Non-governmental entity, National parks, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX