Regulation on issuing a permit for conducting scientific research in nature. Country/Territory North Macedonia Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Authorization/permit Procedural matters Protection of environment Protection of species Stock enhancement/repopulation Research Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 11 August 2009. Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the national Law on nature protection, provides for the form and content of the request for issuance of permits for conducting scientific research in nature. This text further specifies the necessary procedure for its issuance, as well as the form and content of granted permit for conducting scientific research in nature. The application sheet/form for requesting licenses for scientific research is given in Annex 1 of this publication. Permit sample is given in Annex 2. During the procedure for issuing related nature research permits, the Environmental Administration shall evaluate different factors, including: 1. The importance of research for the advancement of science or for essential biomedical purposes; 2. The purpose in terms of breeding, reproduction or improvement of the condition of species, which will increase the benefits of nature conservation; 3. The contribution of the research for educational purposes and purposes for protection or nature conservation (see article 5). If during the conduct of scientific research in nature it is found that such research should change in relation to the purpose for which the permit was issued, the holder of related permit should inform the Directorate of Environment. The Environmental Directorate shall asses whether it is necessary to supplement or modify the license, for which it will inform the licensee no later than 30 days from the date of receipt of new information. Full text Macedonian Website www.moepp.gov.mk References - Legislation Implements Law on Nature Protection. Legislation | North Macedonia | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Ex-situ conservation, Protected area, Genetic resources, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Institution, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Liability/compensation, Protection of species, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX