Regulation amending the Regulation on natural habitats and species of Community interest, and criteria for selection of areas eligible for recognition or designation as the areas of Natura 2000.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Birds Protected area Zoning Protection of species

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 5 October 2012.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of two articles and three Annexes, lays down criteria for selection of areas eligible for designation as the areas of special protection of birds Natura 2000 (originally specified in art. 6 of the amended Regulation). In particular, the area should ensure the persistence of populations of species and cover living space of stable, reproducing local populations of the species for which protected area has to be appointed, or places essential to protect these species. Annex 1 specifis types of natural habitats and species of Community interest, including priority natural habitats and species and those requiring special protection. Annex 2 contains the list of animal species and Annex 3 the list of plant species of the Community interest.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Regulation on natural habitats and species of Community interest, and criteria for selection of areas eligible for recognition or designation as the areas of Natura 2000.

Legislation | Poland | 2010

Keyword: Birds, Protected area, Zoning, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX