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The Act applies to Tøndermarsken area and aims to protect the outer borders and the lower part of watercourse Vidå and establish it as a conservation area of national and international interest. Construction, fishing, hunting and planting of trees and plants are not permitted. Dyke systems are applied to watercourses for water supply. Purpose of the Act is to prevent environmental pollution and damages.The Act consists of 11 Chapters and 7 Appendix: Geographical area (1); Purpose (2); Area categories (3); Adjustments in land use (4); Duty to use of water (5); Operation of permanent grass areas (6); Compensation (7); Construction (8); Public access (9); Environmental damage to protected species or international nature conservation areas (9A); Administrative rules (10); Penalty, entry into force and transitional provisions (11).
Implements: Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. (2003-04-02)
Implements: Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (1992-05-21)
Amended by: Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011). (2011-12-21)
Amended by: Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010). (2010-05-11)
Amended by: Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others. (2012-06-18)
Amended by: Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012). (2012-06-18)
