Regional Legislative Decree No. 18/2002/A implementing Regional Decree-Law No. 140/99 which revises the application of EU directives to the regional legislation, concerning wildbird (Birds Directive), wildlife and floral conservation as well as their natural habitats (Habitats Directive).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Zoning Protection of habitats Birds

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The day after publication.

Abstract

This Regional Legislative Decree intends to create a coherent ecological network of protected areas (Rede Natura 2000) and protect the present biodiversity, through the conservation and establishment of natural habitats in Azores. The Decree takes into consideration economic, social and cultural specificities of local and regional character.

Full text

Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Decree No. 24/2004/A classifying the Special Protection Zones (ZPE) in the Azores Region.

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Zoning, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Decree No. 14/2004/A regulating the Azores’ Special Protection Zones (ZPE).

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Plant protection, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Ecosystem preservation, Zoning, Classification/declassification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regional Legislative Decree No. 15/2012/A implementing Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament on protected wildlife within the Autonomous Region of Azores.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Basic legislation, Protected area, Protection of species, Wetlands, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX