Regulation on the protection of animal species. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2016 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2016 Pos. 2183 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Birds Protected area Hunting/capture 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 1 January 2017. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of 11 paragraphs and four Annexes, establishes species of animals: (a) under strict protection with indication of species requiring active protection (specified in Annex 1); (b) under partial protection (Annex 2); (c) under partial protection which can be acquired and the means of their acquiring (Annex 3); (d) requiring designation of protected areas of their refuges, breeding places or regular occurrence (Annex 4). The present Regulation also lays down prohibitions and derogations related to individual species or groups of animals, and means of protection of species including the size of protection zones. 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 Repeals Regulation on the protection animal species. Legislation | Poland | 2014 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX