This Law regulates the system of protected areas in the Republic of Lithuania and establishes the legal framework governing their designation, protection, management, use and state supervision. It defines the objectives of protected areas, including the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, landscape diversity and biodiversity, and establishes the legal instruments applicable to protected areas, including planning documents, protection regulations and protection agreements. The Law establishes the categories of protected areas and sets out the legal regimes applicable to areas of conservation priority, restorative protection priority, ecological protection priority and complex protected areas. It regulates the planning and management of protected territories through zoning and management measures, provides for the designation of Natura 2000 sites and World Heritage sites, and establishes the ecological network known as the nature frame. The Law also sets out requirements and restrictions governing activities that may affect protected areas and the protected natural and cultural values located therein. The Law contains provisions concerning the establishment, registration, protection and management of protected areas and provides for the operation of the State Register of Protected Areas. It defines the powers of public authorities and the rights and obligations of landowners, managers and users within protected territories, including mechanisms relating to protection agreements and compensation. The Law further regulates state control of protected areas and establishes liability for violations of the legislation governing protected areas.
Lituanie · 1993-11-09