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Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds.

Country
European Union
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Directive aims at the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the territory of the Member States. These provisions aim at the protection, management and control of these species and govern their exploitation. These rules cover not only birds, but also their eggs, nests and habitats.
Requisite measures shall be taken by the Member States to preserve, maintain or re-establish a sufficient diversity and area of habitats for all the species of birds under the scope of this Directive. These include: creation of protected areas; upkeep and management in accordance with the ecological needs of habitats inside and outside the protected zones; re-establishment of destroyed biotopes; and creation of biotopes. To ensure survival and reproduction in their area of distribution, the species mentioned in Annex I shall be the subject of special conservation measures concerning their habitat. The Member States shall establish a general system of protection for all species of birds and lay down prohibitions on deliberate killing or capture by any method; deliberate destruction of, or damage to, their nests and eggs or removal of their nests; taking their eggs in the wild; deliberate disturbance of these birds particularly during the period of breeding and rearing; and hunting and capture of protected species.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur92236.pdf
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur92236_2009.pdf
Web site
http://europa.eu
Date of consolidation/reprint
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Notes
A consolidated version of the present Directive, as last amended by the Regulation (EU) 2019/1010, is attached.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal of the European Union L 20, 26 January 2010, pp. 7-25.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Council Directive 2013/17/EU adapting certain directives in the field of environment, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia.
Implemented by
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (West Donegal Coast Special Protection Area 004150)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 389 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Sheskinmore Lough Special Protection Area 004090)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 388 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Sheep's Head to Toe Head Special Protection Area 004156)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 387 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Kilcolman Bog Special Protection Area 004095)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 386 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Kerry Head Special Protection Area 004189)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 385 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Dovegrove Callows Special Protection Area 004137)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 384 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Ballyteigue Burrow Special Protection Area 004020)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 383 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (South Dublin Bay and River Tolka Estuary Special Protection Area 004024)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 212 of 2010).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (North Bull Island Special Protection Area 004006)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 211 of 2010).
Decree No. 14 of 2010 (V. 11.) of the Ministry of Environment and Water Management on parcels of land interested by nature conservation areas of European Community importance.
Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 625 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Malahide Estuary Special Protection Area 004025)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 285 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Tramore Back Strand Special Protection Area 004027)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 286 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Derravaragh Special Protection Area 004043)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 287 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Gara Special Protection Area 004048)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 288 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Arrow Special Protection Area 004050)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 289 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Sheelin Special Protection Area 004065)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 290 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Ballysadare Bay Special Protection Area 004129)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 291 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Croan Turlough Special Protection Area 004139)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 292 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Cahore Marshes Special Protection Area 004143)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 293 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Durnesh Lough Special Protection Area 004145)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 294 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Donegal Bay Special Protection Area 004151)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 295 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Courtmacsherry Bay Special Protection Area 004219)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 296 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Illaunnanoon Special Protection Area 004221)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 297 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (The Murrough Special Protection Area 004186)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 298 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Carra Special Protection Area 004051)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 340 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Foyle Special Protection Area 004087)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 341 of 2011).
Ministerial Decree No. 414985 establishing measures for the management and conservation of wild birds.
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Cummeen Strand Special Protection Area 004035)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 376 of 2011).
Bird Protection Area Ordinance Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Killala Bay/Moy Estuary Special Protection Area 004036)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 522 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (The Raven Special Protection Area 004019)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 533 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Inishmurray Special Protection Area 004068)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 534 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Mid-Waterford Coast Special Protection Area 004193)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 558 of 2011).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Rockabill Special Protection Area 004014)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 94 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Slieve Aughty Mountains Special Protection Area 004168)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 83 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Corofin Wetlands Special Protection Area 004220)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 117 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Drumcliff Bay Special Protection Area 004013)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 40 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area 004096)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 41 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Mask Special Protection Area 004062)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 84 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Wicklow Mountains Special Protection Area 004040)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 586 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Magharee Islands Special Protection Area 004125)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 139 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA 004158)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 140 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Slyne Head to Ardmore Point Islands Special Protection Area 004159)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 177 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Tacumshin Lake Special Protection Area 004092)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 178 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Slieve Bloom Mountains Special Protection Area 004160)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 184 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Howth Head Coast Special Protection Area 004113)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 185 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Blackwater Callows Special Protection Area 004094)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 191 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (High Island, Inishshark and Davillaun Special Protection Area 004144)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 192 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Nore Special Protection Area 004233)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 193 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area 004076)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 194 of 2012).
Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 1928 of 2012).
Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 1927 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Suck Callows Special Protection Area 004097)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 397 of 2012).
Decree on the information to be transmitted to the European Commission by the Regions as regards research and interventions concerning the protection and management of birds, pursuant to article 1 of Directive 2009/147/EC.
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Corrib Special Protection Area 004042)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 455 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Ree Special Protection Area 004064)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 456 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Boyne and River Blackwater Special Protection Area 004232)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 462 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Ballintemple and Ballygilgan Special Protection Area 004234)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 463 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Carlingford Lough Special Protection Area 004078)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 464 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Dingle Peninsula Special Protection Area 004153)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 480 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Lough Oughter Complex Special Protection Area 004049)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 585 of 2012).
European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Beara Peninsula Special Protection Area 004155)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 587 of 2012).
European Union (Conservation of Wild Birds (Mullet Peninsula Special Protection Area 004227)) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 83 of 2013).
European Union (Conservation of Wild Birds (Malin Head Special Protection Area 004146)) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 84 of 2013).
Wild Birds (Horn Head to Fanad Head Special Protection Area 004194)) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 281 of 2013).
European Union (Conservation of Wild Birds (Ballymacoda Bay Special Protection Area 004023)) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 338 of 2013).
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 127 of 2016).
European Union Habitats (Ballyteige (Clare) Special Area of Conservation 000994) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 180 of 2016).
European Union Habitats (Glendine Wood Special Area of Conservation 002324) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 200 of 2016).
European Union Habitats (Ballyseedy Wood Special Area of Conservation 002112) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 197 of 2016).
European Communities (Birds Declarations) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 576/2023).
Conservation of Wild Birds (Declaration on a Derogation for a 2024 Spring Hunting Season for Turtle Dove) Regulations, 2024. L.N. 89 of 2024.
European Union Habitats (Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation 002158) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 143/2024).
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/695 establishing the format of the report regarding the status and trends of wild bird species referred to in Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (Birds Directive).
Law on the Conservation of Species and Biotopes (2000)
European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Control of Recreational Activities) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 293 of 2010).
Environmental Act (No. 119 of 2017).
Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 155 of 2011).
Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. No. 216 of 2011).
Regional Legislative Decree No. 15/2012/A implementing Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament on protected wildlife within the Autonomous Region of Azores.
Bird Reserve Ordinance.
Decree amending the Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on the protection of nature and landscapes.
European Union (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Sea-fisheries) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 290 of 2013).
Burgenland Starling Expulsion Ordinance.
Burgenland Starling Expulsion Ordinance.
Ordinance by the regional government of Burgenland on measures for the protection of viticulture against damages inflicted by starlings.
Law on Nature Protection.
Regulation on the ecological network.
Regulation on strictly protected species.
Regulation on conservation objectives and basic measures for the conservation of birds in the ecological network.
State Treaty between the Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland on the establishment and maintenance of the National Park “Hunsrück-Hochwald”.
Ley Nº 33/2015 - Modifica la Ley Nº 42/2007, Ley del Patrimonio Natural y de la Biodiversidad.
Règlement grand-ducal du 30 novembre 2012 portant désignation des zones de protection spéciale.
Arrêté du 1er juin 2016 portant désignation du site Natura 2000 massif de la Lauzière (zone de protection spéciale).
Arrêté royal relatif à la procédure de désignation et de gestion des zones marines protégées.
Law amending the Law on nature protection.
Arrêté ministériel relatif à la révision des objectifs de conservation pour les zones marines protégées.
European Union Habitats (River Boyne and River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation 002299) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 451/2024).
European Union Habitats (Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) Special Area of Conservation 002170) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 452/2024).
European Union Habitats (West of Ardara/Maas Road Special Area of Conservation 000197) Regulations 2024 (S.I. No. 453/2024).
Nature Protection Act 1991.
Designation of Special Protected Areas Order 2011.
Hunting Law.
Law on the Protected Fauna, Flora and Funghi Species and Communities (No. VIII-499).
Nature Conservation Act.
Order No. 259 on Wildlife Damages.
Order No. 407 on the Odense Fjord Wildlife Sanctuary.
European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011).
Act on Water Resources Planning.
Act amending the Nature Conservation Act.
Order No. 330 on the preservation of certain animal and plant species, and care of injured wildlife.
Order No. 1094 on hunting licence.
Decree No. 481 of 2013 (XII.17.) Korm. of the Government on the appointment of public administrative bodies of environmental, nature and water protection.
Order No. 193 on hunting licence.
Decree No. 71 of 2015 (III.30.) Korm. of the Government on the appointment of public administrative authorities of environmental and nature protection.
Ordonnance relative à la conservation de la nature.
National Park Law Hunsrück-Hochwald.
Order No. 946 on the creation of Natura 2000 forest planning.
Order No. 944 on municipal council Natura2000 planning.
Cabinet Regulation No. 264 of 2010 on General Regulations on Protection and Use of Specially Protected Nature Territories
Cabinet Regulation No. 940 of 2012 on Regulations Regarding the Establishment and Management of Micro-reserves, Their Conservation, as well as Determination of Micro-reserves and Their Buffer Zones
Nature Conservation Act (No. 9 of 2023).
Order No. 1603 on municipal council Natura2000 planning.
Hessen Nature Protection Implementing Law.
Hessen Nature Conservation Act - (HeNatG).
Law on Specially Protected Nature Territories.
Law on Environmental Impact Assessment.
Law on territorial planning (No. I-1120).
Order No. 1419 on VVM impact assessment on international nature protection areas and protection of certain species of exploration and production of hydrocarbons, underground storage, pipelines offshore.
Nature Protection Law (NatSchG).
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE32003 "Pays des Collines".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE35008 - "Vallée du Burnot".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE32020 - "Vallée de la Princesse".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE34001 - "Vallée et affluents du Néblon".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE 32004 "Vallée de la Rhosnes".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE34016 - "Fagnes de Samrée et de Tailles".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE34002 - "Vallée de l'Ourthe entre Bomal et Hamoir".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon de désignation du site Natura 2000 BE35015 - "Vallée du Flavion".
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon créant la réserve naturelle domaniale «Das Hohnbachtal» à Neu-Moresnet et Hergenrath (La Calamine).
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon créant la réserve forestière "Das Hohnbachtal» à Hergenrath (La Calamine) et établissant son plan particulier de gestion.
Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon chargeant la SPAQuE de procéder à des mesures de réhabilitation sur le site «Les Bas-Prés» à Mons.
Nature Conservation Act (2004).
Act on environmental permits of livestock (No. 1486 of 2009).
Act on Contaminated Soil (No. 895 of 2015).
Water Supply Act (No. 125 of 2017).
Cabinet Regulation No. 83 of 2011 on Procedures for the Environmental Impact Assessment of an Intended Activity
Nature Conservation Act (2015).
Act on Promotion of Renewable Energy (No. 1392 of 2008).
Environment Protection Act.
Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).
Environmental Protection Act (ZVO-2).
Repeals
Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.