Decree on area protection under the Environmental Code and related matters (1998:1252).

The Decree concerns the protection of specific types of areas under Chapter 7 of the Environmental Code. certain protection measures are taken under Chapter 12 of the Code. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency shall have the national responsibility for area protection. However, the National Heritage Board shall have responsibility for cultural reserves, the Forest Board is the national responsible agency for biotope protection areas and the Maritime and Water Authority shall be the main authority for water protection areas and the provide guidance for site protection for the conservation of marine or aquatic environments or groundwater. This Decree further mainly assigns duties of administration of the areas to the District Councils and municipalities and provides with respect to consultations between local authorities and other procedural matters.