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Regional Decree No. 21/93 approving Decree-Law No. 19/93 (defining protected areas).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Territorial subdivision
Azores
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 298/93 (I-A), 23 December 1993, pp. 7137 and 7138.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Institution Offences/penalties Community management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Decree approves Decree-Law 19/93 establishing protected areas in order to manage wildlife communities. It consists of 13 articles specifying requirements and purposes to be satisfied by protected areas. It establishes composition, duties and competencies of regional administrations, different types and classifications of protected areas, controls and sanctions to be applied for offenders, as well as public and private protected areas requirements, etc.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 1993

Keyword: Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX