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Regulation No. 565 on wildlife population management, dead wildlife, and use of wildlife in farming, research and zoos (the Wildlife Regulation).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Biodiversity Management/conservation Protection of species Animal health Animal welfare Keeping of live animals Hunting/capture Authorization/permit Marking/identification Registration Ranching/captive breeding Research Education
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation is to manage wildlife in accordance with the Biodiversity Act, so that nature's productivity and biodiversity are preserved. Within this framework, wildlife management shall take into account animal welfare and animal health, research, education, agriculture, outdoor recreation, businesses and other public and private interests. The Regulation contains the following chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. Capture of wildlife; 3. Trapping and other removal of wildlife; 4. Keeping of wildlife in captivity; 5. Wildlife animals that have escaped; 6. Releasing of wildlife animals into nature; 7. Handling of dead wildlife; 8. Final provisions. The annex provides an overview of species that are subject to registration and marking requirements.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Directive No. 1000 of 1997 relative to the killing of wild animals which cause damage and which substantially reduce the reproduction of other wild animal species.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2005)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to the keeping in captivity of wild animals, the breeding of wild animals in fenced areas, and the hunting of wild animals which have been released (No. 357 of 1999).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX