Regional Decree No. 1/2000/A creating a protected area within the Island of 'Graciosa' in order to protect quail species. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 17/2000 (I-B), 21 January 2000, pp. 223-225. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Decree creates a hunting area within the Island of 'Graciosa' in order to protect quail species. It consists of 3 articles and 1 annex establishing the prohibition of quail hunting within the aforesaid island and prohibiting all activity which may disturb or injure quail species health. Annex specifies geographical limits of these areas. Full text Portuguese