Act on Nature Conservation (No. 884 of 2004).

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The purpose of this Act makes provision for the conservation of nature and its fauna and flora resources, and to protect natural and cultural monuments.It consists of 105 articles divided into 14 Chapters: Purpose of the Act (1); General protection provisions (2); Works, installations, etc. in the country side (3); Public access to nature (4); Protection of plant and animal species, etc. (5); Conservation measures (6); Management of natural areas and fighting of soil erosion (7); Management of natural resources (8); Monitoring, advising, etc. (9); Administration (10); Supervision (11); Appeal and complaints (12); Penalties and related matters (13); Entry into force and transitional provisions (14).Chapter 2 concerns the protection of natural features such as lakes, watercourses, beaches, marshes, dunes, etc. Various provisions restrict the range of allowed activities that may be undertaken with respect to such features. Further rules for the protection of plant and animal species may be issued by the Ministry of Environment under article 30. No exotic species of animals including fish may be released in Denmark unless permission of the Ministry is obtained (art. 31). Conservation measures introduced under Chapter 6 include the establishment of Conservation Boards (art. 35), and the possibility to launch complaints regarding damages to nature with the Nature Complaint Appeal Board (arts. 42-45). The main duties of administration and supervision are assigned to the Ministry of the Environment under sections 65 and 73.

Implemented by: Order No. 408 on the management of international environment protection areas and on the protection of certain species. (2007-05-01)
Amended by: National Park Act (No. 533 of 2007). (2007-06-06)
Amended by: Act amending various legislative provisions concerning limitation of claims (No. 523 of 2007). (2007-06-06)
Amended by: Act amending the Nature Protection Act, Environmental Protection Act and other laws (No. 571 of 2006). (2006-06-09)
Amended by: Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Marine Environment Protection Act and various other laws (No. 1571 of 2006). (2006-12-20)
Amended by: Act amending various laws (No. 431 of 2005). (2005-06-06)

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