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Regulation No. 63 of the Minister of the Environment of 20 December 2007 validating List of animal species specified in Annexes to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein, the live specimens of which that have been imported or bred for commercial purposes may be killed.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Diadromous fish Authorization/permit Trade in species Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation is established on the basis of subsection 55 (31) of the Nature Conservation Act. Killing of the following live specimens of animal species specified in Annexes to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein that have been imported or bred for commercial purposes is permitted: (1) species of the family of sturgeons and paddlefish (Acipenseriformes), (2) European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis), (3) European eel (Anguilla anguilla).

Full text
Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Conservation Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Subsidy/incentive, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Education, Research, Sustainable development, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Wetlands, Surface water, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX