Nature Protection in Latvia

Legislation
Law on Particularly Protected Nature territories (1997, amended in 2002)
Sets the categories of protected territories
Sets the framework for Natura 2000 sites (establishment, provides for criteria)
Provides for general or individual regulations
Provides for management plans
Sets the responsibilities in the field
Defines the land use requirements
Sets the financial mechanisms / incentives

Legislation (cont.)
Law on Protection of Species and Habitats (2000)
Defines specially protected territories and sites covering both the Birds and Habitats Directives
Provides for protection, management and monitoring of protected species and habitats
Provides for responsibilities in the area
Provides for protection plans
Sets the requirements for introduction of species
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