Regional Legislative Decree No. 18/2002/A adapting into the Autonomous Region of Azores Decree-Law No. 140/99 on protected wildlife. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 113/2002 (I-A), 16 May 2002, pp. 4552 and 4553. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Endangered species Wild flora Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on the day after publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree adapts into the Autonomous Region of Azores Decree-Law No. 140/99 on protected wildlife (Directives: 'Aves' and Habitats). It consists of 7 articles specifying protected areas, protected animal species, etc. in order to preserve the regional biodiversity, through the protection of wildlife natural habitats. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 140/99 on biodiversity protection. Legislation | Portugal | 1999 Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree-Law No. 75/91 establishing protective measures for certain national bird species. Legislation | Portugal | 1991 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX