Статус Конвенции об охране дикой фауны и флоры и природных сред обитания в Европе (ETS № 104) (Берн, 19 сентября 1979 года) [рус., англ.]

СПИСОК ПОДПИСАНИЙ И РАТИФИКАЦИЙ

Примечания. a — присоединение; s — подписание без оговорок о ратификации; su — правопреемство; r — подписание «ad referendum».

R — оговорки; D — заявления, денонсации, частичные отмены; A — государственные органы; T — территориальное применение; C — уведомление; O — возражения.

CHART OF SIGNATURES AND RATIFICATIONS OF TREATY 104

CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF EUROPEAN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS

Status as of: 29.10.2026

Members of Council of Europe

Non-Members of Council of Europe

International Organisations

a: Accession s: Signature without reservation as to ratification su: Succession r: Signature «ad referendum».

R.: Reservations D.: Declarations, Denunciations, Derogations A.: Authorities T.: Territorial Application C.: Communication O.: Objection.

RESERVATIONS AND DECLARATIONS FOR TREATY No. 104

CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF EUROPEAN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS

Declarations in force as of today Status as of: 29.10.2026

Belarus

Reservation contained in the instrument of accession deposited on 19 February 2013 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Republic of Belarus shall not apply the provisions of Article 6 of the Convention in respect to the following species included in Appendix II to the said Convention:

• Canis Lupus;
• Lutra lutra.

Period covered: 01/06/2013 — 01/04/2024

Articles concerned: 22

Reservation contained in the instrument of accession deposited on 19 February 2013 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Republic of Belarus shall not apply the provisions of Article 8 of the Convention in respect of the following prohibited means and methods of killing, capture and other forms of exploitation listed in Appendix IV:

• Snares, nets — in respect of the capture or killing of Castor fiber, Lutra lutra, Sciurus vulgaris, Martes martes, Martes foina, Putorius (Mustela) putorius, Canis lupus;
• Semi-automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition — in respect of the capture or killing of all game animals;
• Devices for illuminating targets, sighting devices for night shooting comprising an electronic image magnifier or image converter, artificial light sources — in respect of the capture or killing of Canis lupus, Capreolus capreolus, Alces alces, Cervus elaphus, Cervus dama, Cervis nippon in the periods of hunting which is allowed in the nighttime;
• Tape recorders — in respect of the capture or killing of all game animals;
• Aircrafts — in respect of the capture or killing of Canis lupus;
• Motor vehicles in motion — in respect of the capture or killing of all game animals.

Period covered: 01/06/2013 — 01/04/2024

Articles concerned: 22

Belgium

Declaration made at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 24 August 1990 — Or. Fr.

The Kingdom of Belgium declares that the capture of birds for recreational purposes, in limited numbers and without hindering the survival of the species concerned, will continue in the Region of Wallonie and that it intends to apply Article 9 of the Convention to that effect, without prejudice to Community texts.

The species concerned are the following: Emberiza citrinella, Emberiza schoeniclus, Chloris chloris, Carduelis carduelis, Carduelis spinus, Carduelis flavirostris, Carduelis cannabina, Carduelis flammea, Loxia curvirostra, Coccothraustes coccothraustes.

Period covered: 01/12/1990 -

Articles concerned: 9

Bulgaria

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 31 January 1991 — Or. Fr.

In pursuance of paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats of 1979, the Republic of Bulgaria reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention in respect of the following species included in Annex II of the said Convention:

mammals — Citellus citellus, Canis lupus, Ursus arctus, Felis silvestris;

reptiles — Lacerta viridis, Lacerta trilineata, Lacerta agilis, Podarcis muralis, Podarcis taurica, Podarcis erhardii, Natrix tessellata;

amphibians — Rama dalmatina.

Because of their large population in the Republic of Bulgaria, the protection of these species in its territory does not prove to be necessary.

Period covered: 01/05/1991 -

Articles concerned: 22

Croatia

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 3 July 2000 — Or. Eng./Cro.

Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 22, the Republic of Croatia makes the following reservations relating to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the Convention:

Appendix I

• Salvinia natans: protection not to be implemented on fish farms.
• Trapa natans: protection not to be implemented on fish farms.
• Rheum rhaponticum.

Appendix II

To be considered a species mentioned in Appendix III:

• Felis silvestris
• Ursus arctus
• Vipera ammodytes

Appendix III

• Paracentrotus lividius

Period covered: 01/11/2000 -

Articles concerned: 22

Cyprus

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 16 May 1988 — Or. Engl.

In conformity with paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the said Convention the Republic of Cyprus enters the following reservations:

1. the undermentioned fauna species included in Appendix II as «Strictly protected fauna species» will be considered by the Republic of Cyprus as «protected fauna species» enjoying the regime of protection provided for by the Convention for the species included in Appendix III: Calandrella brachydactyla, Calandrella refuscens, Melanocorypha calandra, Merops apiaster.

2. the undermentioned fauna species included in Appendix II will not be considered by the Republic of Cyprus as enjoying the regime of protection provided for by the said Convention for the species included in the said Appendix: Vibera lebetina.

Period covered: 01/09/1988

Articles concerned: 22

Czech Republic

Objection to amendment to Appendixes contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic, dated 17 February 2025, registered at the Secretariat General on 17 February 2025 — Or. Engl.

While the Czech Republic supports the decision of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention adopted on 6 December 2024 to amend the appendices of the Bern Convention by changing the protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus) from Appendix II to Appendix III of the Bern Convention (i.e. from «strictly protection fauna species» to «protected fauna species»), it hereby notifies its objection to said amendment due to the impossibility to finalize its domestic approval procedures, required by the Constitution of the Czech Republic, within the period of ninety days, i.e. before 5 March 2025.

According to the Constitution of the Czech Republic, any amendment to a treaty that concerns rights and obligations of persons must be submitted to both chambers of the parliament of the Czech Republic and to the President of the Czech Republic for ratification, regardless of simplified amending procedures provided for by the specific treaty. The same applies to amendments to appendices that are integral parts of treaties.

The ratification procedures concerning said amendment are currently ongoing and the Czech Republic intends to withdraw this objection as soon as these procedures are completed.

Period covered: 17/02/2025

Articles concerned: 17

Objection to amendment to an Appendix contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic, dated 1 March 2018, registered at the Secretariat General on 2 March 2018 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Government of the Czech Republic notifies an objection to the amendments to Appendix II of the Convention, as adopted by the Standing Committee in Strasbourg on 8 December 2017, due to the impossibility to accomplish the internal approval procedures within the period of ninety days.

[Note by the Secretariat: The amendment adopted by the Standing Committee on 8 December 2017 is for listing the Balkan lynx (Lynx lynx balcanicus) in the Appendix II of the Bern Convention.

Period covered: 02/03/2018

Articles concerned: 17

Reservations handed over to the Secretary General at the time of signature, on 8 October 1997 and confirmed at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 25 February 1998 — Or. Engl.

The Czech Republic makes the following reservations, pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention:

• Reservation to the inclusion of the following species in Appendix II of the Convention: Canis lupus, Ursus arctos, Bubo bubo, Buteo buteo, Buteo lagopus, Accipiter gentilis and Falco tinnunculus with respect to the current proliferation of these species in the territory of the Czech Republic, with respect to the need for regulation of nutrition specialists and with respect to the current use of falconry. In the event of an emergency the regime corresponding to the species specified in Appendix II shall be applied to all the above mentioned wild fauna species.
• Reservation to the inclusion of Capra aegagrus in Appendix II of the Convention with respect to the existence of breeding only in game-parks of genetically unsuitable animals of this species which is not indigenous to the Czech Republic.
• Reservation to the inclusion in Appendix IV of the Convention of semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition with respect to Act No. 23/1962 on gamekeeping as amended by later regulations and Ordinance No. 134/1996 on the Implementation of the Act on Gamekeeping, which permit the use of such weapons for hunting.

Period covered: 01/06/1998

Articles concerned: 22

Denmark

Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 8 September 1982 — Or. Fr.

The Convention does not apply to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Period covered: 01/01/1983 -

Articles concerned: 21

Objection contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Denmark, dated 10 April 1991, registered at the Secretariat General on 11 April 1991 — Or. Engl.

I hereby, on behalf of the Danish authorities, have the honour to notify a partial objection in respect of the inclusion of lower plants (Bryophytes) in Appendix I. The objection is partial in the sense that it only concerns the obligations in Article 5, and it does not concern obligations according to other Articles of the Convention that follow from the amendment. In particular, it does not concern Article 4, paragraph 1.

Denmark thus has no objections to ensure the habitats of the Bryophytes with Danish occurence included in connection with the amendment of Appendix I, but it does not intend to carry out legislative species protection of these plants.

The objection applies to all Bryophyte species in Appendix I occuring in Denmark. According to present knowledge this includes the following 5 species from the amended list:

Buxbaumia viridis, Dichelyma capillaceum, Drepanocladus vernicosus, Meesia longiseta, Orthotrichum rogeri.

For the sake of good order I add that Denmark is not notifying any objections in connection with the amendments concerning higher plants (Ferns and Flowering plants) to Appendix I of the Convention.

Period covered: 11/04/1991 -

Articles concerned: 17

European Union

Communication contained in a Note verbale from the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities, dated 27 November 2009, registered at the Secretariat General on 30 November 2009 — Or. Engl./Fr.

The Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community will enter into force on 1 December 2009.

As a consequence, as from that date, the European Union will replace and succeed the European Community (Article 1, third paragraph, of the Treaty on European Union as it results from the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon).

Therefore, as from that date, the European Union will exercise all rights and assume all obligations of the European Community, including its status in the Organisation, whilst continuing to exercise existing rights and assume obligations of the European Union.

In particular, as from that date, the European Union will succeed to all agreements concluded and all commitments made by the European Community with your Organisation and to all agreements or commitments adopted within your Organisation and binding on the European Community.

[Note by the Secretariat : As from 1 December 2009, any reference to «the European Economic Community», «the European Community» or «the European Communities» contained in the text of the treaties and agreements concluded within the Council of Europe shall be read as «the European Union». The website of the Treaty Office has been modified accordingly, and a Note by the Secretariat will be added to the texts of the treaties concerned.]

Period covered: 01/12/2009

Articles concerned: 0

Objection registered at the Secretariat General on 27 February 1998 — Or. Engl. — and withdrawn by a letter registered at the Secretariat General on 19 January 1999 — Or. Engl.

At the 17th Meeting of the Bern Convention Standing Committee, held in Strasbourg from 1 to 5 December 1997, the Committee has adopted amendments to appendices I, II and III of the Bern Convention.

In accordance with Article 17 of the Convention, any amendment to the appendices shall enter into force for the Contracting Parties, with the exception of any which notify objections pursuant to paragraph 3 of that Article, three months after its adoption by the Standing Committee.

The approval by the Council of the European Union and consultation of the European Parliament of the amendments to appendices II and III of the Convention adopted at the 17th meeting of the Contracting Parties requires compliance with the procedure laid down in Article 228, paragraphs 2 and 3, of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

The European Community will be unable to finalise this procedure within the deadline established by Article 17 of the Convention. Therefore, an objection is hereby notified according to Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention, concerning the amendments to appendices I, II and III of the Convention adopted at the 17th Meeting of the Contracting Parties. Once the internal procedures for the approval of the amendments by the European Community have been completed, this objection concerning the amendments to appendices approved will be lifted.

At the seventeenth Meeting of the Bern Convention Standing Committee, held in Strasbourg from 1 to 5 December 1997, the Committee has decided, among other things, to add four species to Appendix II to the Convention (strictly protected species of fauna) and 22 species to Appendix III (protected species of fauna).

In order to enable the European Community to approve these amendments in compliance with the rules of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Commission entered a waiting reservation according to Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention (letter XI/003538 of 26 February 1998).

I have the pleasure to inform you that on 21 December 1998, the Council of the European Union decided to approve the amendments to Appendices II and III to the Bern Convention, on behalf of the European Community, as decided by the seventeenth meeting of the Bern Convention Standing Committee.

Therefore, the reservation previously entered by the European Commission on behalf of the European Community is hereby withdrawn in accordance with Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention.

Period covered: 27/02/1998 — 19/01/1999

Articles concerned: 17

Finland

Objections contained in a telex from the Embassy of Finland in Paris, dated 10 March 1988 — Or. Fr.

Objections notified by Finland:

Appendix II:

Aeshna viridis

Leucorrhinia albifrons

Leucorrhinia caudalis

Leucorrhinia pectoralis

Dytiscus latissimus

Graphoderus bilineatus

Euphydryas (Eurodryas) aurinia

Lopinga achine

Hypodryas maturna

Appendix III:

Lampetra planeri

Abramis ballerus

Cottus poecilopus

Myoxocephalus quadricornis

Pomatoschistus microps

Pomatoschistus minutus

Period covered: 10/03/1988

Articles concerned: 17

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 9 December 1985 — Or. Engl.

In conformity with paragraph 1 of Article 22, Finland enters a reservation regarding the following species specified in Appendices II and III:

Appendix II:

Canis lupus

Ursus arcto

Accipiter gentilis

Appendix III:

Microtus ratticep

Vipera berus

Period covered: 01/04/1986

Articles concerned: 22

France

Objection contained in a letter from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, dated 5 March 1992, registered at the Secretariat General on 6 March 1992 — Or. Fr.

I have the honour to inform you, pursuant to Article 17, paragraph 3 of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, that the Government of the French Republic objects to the inclusion of the Trapa natans L. specie in Appendix I of the said Convention, decided during the 11th meeting of the Standing Committee.

As this specie is not endangered in France, measures of protection provided for by the Convention are not justified in its respect.

Period covered: 06/03/1992

Articles concerned: 17

Reservation contained in the instrument of approval, deposited on 26 April 1990 — Or. Fr.

At the time of the deposit of the instrument of approval of this Convention, the Government of the French Republic makes a reservation concerning the Appendix II «Stricly protected fauna species» and concerning the species «Chelonia mydas» or green turtle.

Period covered: 01/08/1990

Articles concerned: 22

Georgia

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 19 November 2009 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22 of the Convention, Georgia reserves the right not to apply provisions of Article 5 of the Convention in respect to the following species contained in Appendix I to the Convention occurring on the territory of Georgia:

Marsilea quadrifolia L;

Salvinia natans L. All;

Vaccinium arctostaphylos L;

Dracocephalum ruyschiana L;

Cyclamen coum Mill;

Typha minima Funk;

Zostera marina L. (Med.);

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos (L.) Ledeb;

Paeonia tenuifolia L.

Period covered: 01/03/2010 -

Articles concerned: 22, 5

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 19 November 2009 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22 of the Convention, Georgia reserves the right not to apply provisions of Article 6 of the Convention in respect to the following species contained in Appendix II to the Convention occurring on the territory of Georgia:

Birds

Merops apiaster

Melanocorypha calandra

Motacilla alba

Emberiza cia

Sturnus roseus

Reptiles

Natrix tessellata

Amphibians

Bufo viridis

Period covered: 01/03/2010 -

Articles concerned: 22, 6

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 19 November 2009 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22 of the Convention, Georgia reserves the right not to apply provisions of Article 6 of the Convention in respect to the species contained in Appendix III to the Convention occurring on the territory of Georgia, and shall provide their protection pursuant to Article 7 of the Convention, i.e. shall treat them as having being included in Appendix III to the Convention. These species are:

Mammals

Canis Lupus

Ursus arctos

Felis silvestris

Birds

Ixobrychus minutus

Accipiter nisus

Accipiter gentilis

Buteo buteo

Sterna albifrons

Sterna hirundo

Otus scops

Upupa epops

Coracias garrulus

Dendrocopos major

Hirundo rustica

Delichon urbica

Eremophila alpestris

Motacilla flava

Lanius collurio

Prunella modularis

Prunella collaris

Oenanthe Oenanthe

Oenanthe finischii

Oenanthe isabellina

Phoenicurus ochruros

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

Erithacus rubecula

Parus major

Parus caeruleus

Sitta europaea

Troglodytes troglodytes

Emberiza melanocephala

Carduelis cannabina

Carduelis carduelis

Carduelis spinus

Carduelis chloris

Reptiles

Vipera lebetina

Ophysaurus apodus

Coluber najadum

Coronella austriaca

Amphibians

Hyla arborea

Period covered: 01/03/2010 -

Articles concerned: 22, 6, 7

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 19 November 2009 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22 of the Convention, Georgia reserves the right not to apply provisions of Article 7 of the Convention in respect to the following species contained in Appendix III to the Convention occurring on the territory of Georgia:

Mammals

Sciurus vulgaris

Fish

Coregonus

Period covered: 01/03/2010 -

Articles concerned: 22, 7

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 19 November 2009 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 22 of the Convention, Georgia reserves the right to implement provisions of Appendix IV concerning prohibited means and methods of killing, capture and other forms of exploitation, under the following conditions: «Georgia agrees with prohibition of snares and traps, but allows purposeful and specific use for mammals capture only for scientific purposes, or in cases, where this is related to removal of particular problematic species from the nature».

Period covered: 01/03/2010 -

Articles concerned: 22

Germany

Declaration made at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 13 December 1984 — Or. Germ.

The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, will also apply to Land Berlin with effect from the date on which it enters into force for the Federal Republic of Germany.

Period covered: 01/04/1985 — 03/10/1990

Articles concerned: 21

Greece

Objections transmitted by letter from the Permanent Representation, dated 6 March 1992, registered at the Secretariat General on 6 March 1992 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to Article 17 of the Bern Convention, reservations are made as set below in respect to flora species included in Appendix I of the Bern Convention, according to the relevant decision of the Standing Committee:

i. A temporal reservation, until the designation of key sites in Greece for the following species: Pilularia minuta, Ranunculus fontanus, Trapa natans, Adonis cyllenea, Trachelium asperuloides, Verbascum cylleneum, Bupleurum capillare.

ii. For the species Linaria hellenica, a reservation for the site Vatika Lakonia, Peloponese.

iii. For the species Carlina diae, a reservation for the Gianissada site.

Period covered: 06/03/1992 -

Articles concerned: 17

Objection contained in a letter from the Ministry of the Environment Physical Planning and Public Works of Greece, dated 4 March 1998, registered at the Secretariat General on 4 March 1998 — Or. Engl.

Referring to the amendments of Appendix I — Strictly Protected Flora Species — which have been adopted by the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention, as they appear in Appendix 4 of document T-PVS(97)Misc 2, Greece enters an objection for the species:

Ophrys oestriphera

Ophrys taurica

Orchis provencialis

in the sense of examining their conservation status, with regard to their potential European Community interest, in the context of the NATURA 2000 network establishment.

Period covered: 04/03/1998 -

Articles concerned: 17

Hungary

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 16 November 1989 — Or. Engl.

APPENDIX I

From among the plant species specified in Appendix I, three species occur in Hungary. The following plant species are not protected:

Centaurea horrida Badaro, Rheum rhaponticum L.

There are 414 protected plant species in Hungary which are not listed in Appendix I of the Convention.

APPENDIX II

From among the species specified in Appendix II, the following ones are not protected in Hungary in any way:

Cricetus cricetus, Coenagrion fregi, Coenagrion mercuriale, Stylurus (= Gomphus) flavipes, Ophiogomphus cecilia, Oxygastra curtisii, Leucorrhinia caudalis, Leucorrhinia pectoralis, Graphoderus bilineatus, Cucujus cinnaberinus, Melanargia arge, Erebia calcaria, Lopinga achine, Lycaena dispar, Maculinea arion, Maculinea teleius.

APPENDIX III

From among the species specified in Appendix III, the following ones are not protected in Hungary:

Martes foina, Putorius putorius, Phalacrocorax carbo, Fulica atra, Streptopelia decaocto, Passer montanus, Eudontomyzon mariae, Eudontomyzon vladykovi, Lampetra planeri, Alosa pontica, Coregonus albula, Coregonus lavarodus, Thymallus thymallus, Abramis ballerus, Abramis sapa, Abramis vimba, Chalcalburnus chalcoides, Chondrostoma nasus, Pelecus cultratus, Rhodeus sericeus, Rutilus frisii, Rutilus pigus, Gymnocephalus baloni, Astacus astacus, Helix pomatia, Hirudo medicinalis.

APPENDIX IV

For the capture of Cervidae the use of anaesthetic shot and anaesthetic bait is allowed in Hungary.

For the capture of Lepus capensis the use of nets is allowed in Hungary.

For the killing of the following species the use of semi-automatic weapons is allowed in Hungary:

Lepus capensis, Phasianus colhicus, Perdix perdix, Anser Albifrons, Anser fabalis, Anas platyrhynchos, Anas querquedula, Anas crecca, Anas penelope, Aythya ferina, Fulica atra, Scolpax rusticola, Streptopelia decaocto, Columba palumbus.

Period covered: 01/03/1990 -

Articles concerned: 22

Iceland

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 17 June 1993 — Or. Engl.

Reservations are made regarding the following species:

In Appendix I regarding Saxifraga hirculus.

In Appendix II

a. regarding the taking of eggs from Sterna paradisaea and Bucephala islandica.

b. regarding the Gavia stellata, Branta leucopsis, Alopex lagopus, Orcinus orca, Globicephala melaena, Phocaena phocaena, Hyperoodon rostratus, Lagenorhynchus albirostris, Sibbaldus musculus, Megaptera novaengliae, Eubalaena glacialis, Balaena mysticetus, Thalarctos maritimus, Delphinus delphis, Tursiops truncatus and Lagenorhynchus acutus.

In Appendix III regarding Corvus corax and Stercorarius parasiticus.

Period covered: 01/10/1993 -

Articles concerned: 22

Objections contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Iceland, dated 24 April 1996, registered at the Secretariat General on 25 April 1996 — Or. Engl.

With this letter, and in accordance with Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Government of Iceland notifies objections to the amendments adopted by the Standing Committee on 26 January 1996, regarding inclusion of Monodon monoceros, Globicephala macrorhynchus, Stenella frontalis, Kogia breviceps, Balaenoptera edeni and Balaenoptera physalus in Appendix II of the Convention.

As has been clearly expressed by the Icelandic delegation at the meeting of the Standing Committee, no criteria were used for including cetaceans in Appendix II. It is this lack of defined criteria, as well as disregard of available scientific information on population and population trends of species, which is unacceptable to Iceland. The decision is also not in conformity with the results of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. In particular, Iceland pointed out that the proposal included species which, according to reliable scientific data, are not threatened. A particular concern of the Icelandic Government is the inclusion of Balaenoptera physalus and Monodon monoceros in Appendix II.

We would also like to state that if new scientific information shows that these species are in fact threatened, measured against reasonable criteria, taking into account the precautionary principle, the Government of Iceland is willing to reconsider this notification.

With respect to the other species concerned on which no data was provided, Iceland will reassess its position when defined criteria have been developed by the Standing Committee and data provided on the state of these species.

Period covered: 25/04/1996 -

Articles concerned: 17

Latvia

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 23 January 1997 — Or. Engl.

In pursuance of paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Convention, the Republic of Latvia reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention in respect of the following accordingly.

APPENDIX I:

Cypripedium calceolus L.

Liparis loeselii (L.) Rich.

Pulsatilla patens (L.) Miller

APPENDIX II:

Canis Lupus

Rana arvalis

APPENDIX III:

Corvus corax

Lampetra fluviatilis

Abramis vimba

APPENDIX IV:

Mammals:

Artificial light sources

Traps

Birds:

Nets.

Period covered: 01/05/1997 -

Articles concerned: 22

Lithuania

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 5 September 1996 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Article 22 of the said Convention, the Republic of Lithuania declares the following reservations:

I. Reservation in respect of Appendix II of the Convention:

A reservation is made concerning the fauna species Canis lupus, included in Appendix II as a «strictly protected fauna species», which will be considered by the Republic of Lithuania as a «protected fauna species» enjoying the regime of protection provided by the Convention for the species included in Appendix III.

II. Reservations regarding certain means or methods of killing and capture listed in Appendix IV for certain species:

For the capture of Sus scrofa, the use of devices for illuminating targets is allowed in Lithuania;

For the killing of Cervidae and birds, the use of semi-automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition is allowed in Lithuania;

For the capture of Castor fiber, the use of traps of special construction for selective capture is allowed in Lithuania.

Period covered: 01/01/1997 -

Articles concerned: 22

Malta

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 26 November 1993 — Or. Engl.

In pursuance of paragraph 1 of article 22 of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats of 1979, the Republic of Malta reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention in respect of the following, accordingly:

a) AVES — birds which can be trapped from the 1st of September to the 31st of January.

Appendix II:

Carduelis chloris

Carduelis carduelis

Carduelis spinus

Carduelis cannabina

Serinus serinus

Coccothraustes coccothraustes

Appendix III:

Fringilla coelebs

Coturnix coturnix

Streptopelia turtur

b) AVES — birds which can be trapped and shot from the 10th of April to the 20th of May.

Appendix III:

Coturnix coturnix

Streptopelia turtur

c) NETS (one of the means or methods of capture listed in Appendix IV) used in the trapping of species of birds listed in a and b, above, and also of the Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Period covered: 01/03/1994 -

Articles concerned: 22

Partial withdrawals of reservations transmitted by two Notes Verbales from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Environment of Malta, dated respectively 17 February 1997 and 25 March 1997, and registered respectively at the Secretariat General on 20 February 1997 and 25 March 1997 — Or. Engl.

Malta wishes to withdraw from two reservations it had made, when acceding to the Convention, namely the reservation re the shooting and taking of the Streptoptelia turtus and Coturnix coturnix, and from its reservation re the means used for taking birds under Appendix IV.

Malta is in a position to withdraw its reservation re the Fringilla coelebs under Appendix III. Furthermore, Malta's withdrawal from the reservation regarding the use of nets for trapping, applies also to wild rabbits.

As from 17 February 1997, the reservation reads as follows:

«In pursuance of paragraph 1 of article 22 of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats of 1979, the Republic of Malta reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention in respect of the following, accordingly:»

a) AVES — birds which can be trapped from the 1st of September to the 31st of January.

Appendix II

Carduelis chloris

Carduelis carduelis

Carduelis spinus

Carduelis cannabina

Serinus serinus

Coccothraustes coccothraustes».

Period covered: 17/02/1997 -

Articles concerned: 22

Objection contained in Note Verbale No. 179/98 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Environment of Malta, dated 16 February 1998, registered at the Secretariat General on 17 February 1998 and amended by Note Verbale No. 266/98, dated 4 March 1998 and registered at the Secretariat General on 4 March 1998 — Or. Engl.

In pursuance of Article 17, paragraph 3, of the Convention, Malta is making an objection in respect of the following species included in Appendix III (as recently amended):

Appendix III

Epinephelus marginatus

Lamna nasus

Palinurus elephas

Raja alba

Squatina squatina

Period covered: 04/03/1998 -

Articles concerned: 17

Monaco

Objection to amendment to Appendices contained in a letter from the Minister of External Relations and Cooperation of the Principality of Monaco, dated 21 February 2025, registered at the Secretariat General on 21 February 2025 — Or. Fr.

The Principality of Monaco objects to the decision taken on 6 December 2024 by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention, aimed at changing the protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus) by downgrading it from Appendix II («strictly protected fauna species») to Appendix III («protected fauna species»).

As the Monegasque delegation already explained during the vote on this downgrading in December 2024, this decision raises serious concerns about the potential consequences for the preservation of this species and for European biodiversity as a whole.

Consequently, the Principality of Monaco requests the Council of Europe to take into consideration its formal objection to this decision and to maintain the wolf in Appendix II of the Bern Convention, in order to guarantee its strict protection and preserve European biodiversity.

Period covered: 21/02/2025

Articles concerned: 17

Netherlands

Declaration contained in the instrument of approval, deposited on 28 October 1980 — Or. Engl.

The Government of the Netherlands approves the said Convention for the Kingdom in Europe.

Period covered: 01/06/1982

Articles concerned: 21

North Macedonia

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 17 December 1998 — Or. Engl.

The Republic of Macedonia shall be considered bound by all the paragraphs of the Convention, with the following exceptions:

1. Appendix II — Strictly protected fauna species does not apply to Canis lupus, Felis silvestris, Anser erythropus, Gallinago media and Accipiter gentilis.

2. Appendix III — Protected fauna species does not apply to Meles meles, Mustela nivalis, Putorius putorius, Vormela perugusna, Martes martes, Martes foina, Phalacrocorax carbo and Ardea cinerea.

Period covered: 01/04/1999 -

Articles concerned: 22

Norway

Declaration made at the time of signature, on 19 September 1979 — Or. Engl.

The Norwegian Government wishes, upon the occasion of the signing of the Convention on the Protection of Wildlife and Natural Habitats in Bern on the 19 of September, to place on record that pending further national discussion in connection with ratification, it may prove necessary to enter a reservation with respect to a particular species covered by the Convention. The Norwegian Government also reserves the right in connection with ratification to make clear its understanding that nothing in this Convention shall prejudice the obligations of Contracting Parties with respect to provisions contained in, or decisions already adopted — or which may be adopted — pursuant to international agreements already existing.

Articles concerned: 0

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 27 May 1986 — Or. Engl.

A reservation is made in respect of the prohibition listed in Appendix IV for the use of semi-automatic weapons capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition for the hunting of the following species included in Appendix III: Red deer (Cervus elaphus), Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), Moose (Alces alces).

This reservation applies furthermore to the use of semi-automatic weapons used for sealing and whaling, conducted in accordance with Norwegian laws and regulations.

Period covered: 01/09/1986

Articles concerned: 22

Declarations made at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 27 May 1986 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 21, this Convention shall apply to the continental territory of the Kingdom.

With respect to the territory of the Kingdom in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, the Government of Norway will promote national policies for the conservation of wild flora, wild fauna and natural habitats, in accordance with the provisions of this Convention, with a reservation in respect of the conservation and management of the population of Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in Svalbard.

The Government of Norway undertakes to co-ordinate its efforts for the protection of migratory species specified in Appendices II and III whose ranges extend into Svalbard or Jan Mayen with the efforts of other Contracting Parties on a basis of mutual co-operation and reciprocity.

The Government of Norway confirms its understanding that nothing in the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats shall prejudice the obligations of Norway with respect to provisions contained in, or decisions already adopted — or which may be adopted — pursuant to international agreements already existing.

Period covered: 01/09/1986

Articles concerned: 21

Objections contained in a letter from the Ministry of Environment of Norway, dated 7 March 1988, registered at the Secretariat General on 11 March 1988 — Or. Engl. — and partially withdrawn by a letter from the Ministry of Environment of Norway, dated 28 September 1989, registered at the Secretariat General on 3 October 1989 — Or. Engl.

Referring to our meeting in December 1987 of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention concerning amendments to Appendices II and III.

Norway abstained from voting on the proposal from Portugal regarding whale species. The Norwegian delegation needed consultations with the competent authorities in Norway.

At present, further consultations are needed as a basis for a definite Norwegian position on this proposal. Under these circumstances, Norway hereby make a formal, but provisional reservation to the decision of listing six whale species on Appendix II of the Bern Convention: Orcinus orca, Lagenorhynchus albirostris, Lagenorhynchus acutus.

We will communicate our final position on this matter in a few months.

Period covered: 11/03/1988

Articles concerned: 17

Objection contained in a letter from the Directorate for Nature Management of 6 March 1997, registered at the Secretariat General on 13 March 1997 — Or. Engl.

At its 16th meeting in Strasbourg, 2 — 6 December 1996, the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention adopted several amendments to the Appendices of the Convention. The decision implies including a number of species for Appendix I, i.e. strictly protected plant species, Appendix II, i.e. strictly protected fauna species, and III, i.e. protected fauna species.

On behalf on the Norwegian Government the Directorate for Nature Management would like to notify an objection to the inclusion of the plant species Rheum rhaponticum L. in Appendix I of the Convention. The reason why Norway has come to this conclusion is that Rheum rhaponticum L has been introduced to Norway, and that its inclusion in Appendix I from our point of view, comes into conflict with the objectives of Article 11-2b of the Convention, which call for the strict control of non-native species. According to our present state of knowledge Rheum rhaponticum L has been used as an ornamental and medicinal plant, and is thought to originate from Middle Asia. Finally, however, we would like to inform you that our objection does not imply that Norway at present have any intentions of changing her management practice concerning this species.

Interpretation with regard to listing of marine species — geographical coverage

Concerning the adopted list of marine species for the inclusion in Appendices II and III, Norway understands that these listings only apply to the geographical area of the Mediterranean Sea, as it is reflected in Article 1.1 of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean adopted in Barcelona on 16 February 1976 and amended on 15 June 1995. It reads:

«Article 1»

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

1. For the purposes of this Convention, the Mediterranean Sea Area shall mean the maritime waters of the Mediterranean Sea proper, including its gulfs and seas, bounded to the west by the meridian passing through Cape Spartel lighthouse, at the entrance of the Straits of Gibraltar, and to the east by the southern limits of the Straits of the Dardanelles between Mehmetcik and Kumkale lighthouses.»

This interpretation is also reflected in a letter from the Bern Convention Secretariat of 5 March 1997. Norway therefore understands that the listing of these marine species in Appendix II and III has no consequences for populations or parts of populations appearing outside this area.

On this background we would like to emphasize the importance of a practice giving Parties the possibility of listing populations to the Convention.

Period covered: 13/03/1997

Articles concerned: 17

Withdrawal of objections contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Norway, dated 8 November 2013, registered at the Secretariat General on 12 November 2013 — Or. Engl.

The Government of Norway withdraws the following objections:

1. Objection made by the Directorate for Nature Management of Norway, dated 9 April 1991, «partial objection with respect to the inclusion of Bryophytes in Appendix I. The objection applies to all Bryophite species added to Appendix I». According to our present knowledge, the following species are registered in Norway: Scapania massalongi, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Buxbaumia viridis, Cynodontium suecicum.

2. Objection made by the Directorate for Nature Management of Norway, dated 20 February 1998, with respect to the plant species Dracocephalum ruyschiana L. in Appendix I of the Convention.

Period covered: 12/11/2013

Articles concerned: 17

Poland

Reservations contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Poland, dated 13 September 1995, handed over to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 13 September 1995 — Or. Fr.; Text modified by a letter from the Permanent Representation of Poland, dated 15 May 1998, registered at the Secretariat General on 20 May 1998 — Or. Fr./Engl./Pol.

Pursuant to Article 22, paragraph 1, the Republic of Poland makes the following reservations regarding Appendices I, II and III:

1. The undermentioned flora species specified in Appendix I as «strictly protected» are not endangered in Poland and will not be placed under protection:

Marsilea quadrifolia L., Botrychium simplex Hitchc., Ophioglossum polyphyllum A. Braun, Caldesia parnassifolia (L.) Parl., Luronium natans (L.) Raf., Ligularia sibirica (L.) Cass., Saxifraga hirculus L., Najas flexilis (Willd.) Rostk. & W.L. Schmidt, Thesium ebracteatum Hayne, Lindernia procumbens (Krocker) Philcox, Angelica palustris (Besser) Hoffman, Drepanocladus vernicosus (Mitt.) Warnst., Buxbaumia viridis (Moug. ex Lam & DC.) Brid, ex Moug & Nestl., Dichelyma capillaceum (With.) Myr., Pyramidula tetragona (Brid.) Brid., Meesia longiseta Hedw., Orthotrichum rogeri Brid.

2. From among fauna species listed in Appendix II as «strictly protected», Canis lupus will enjoy in Poland another regime of protection than provided for by the Convention.

3. From among fauna species listed in Appendix III, Leucaspius delineatus is not a species endangered in Poland and will not be placed under protection.

Period covered: 01/01/1996 -

Articles concerned: 22

Slovak Republic

Reservation made at the time of signature, on 28 April 1994 — Or. Engl./Slov.

In accordance with Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Slovak Republic makes a reservation in respect of two species specified in Appendix II. These species are the wolf (Canis lupus) and the brown bear (Ursus arctos). The reason for making this reservation with regard to conditions for the protection of these species, according to Article 6 of the Convention, is that the present level of their population in the Slovak Republic permits the regulation of their numbers without detriment to their survival and to the functions of these species in the natural ecosystems.

Articles concerned: 22

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 23 September 1996 — Or. Engl.

In accordance with Article 22, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Slovak Republic makes a reservation regarding two kinds of animals according to Appendix II (Strictly Protected Fauna Species) — Canis lupus and Ursus arctos.

Period covered: 23/09/1996

Articles concerned: 22

Slovenia

Reservation contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, dated 7 September 1999, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification of the Convention, on 29 September 1999 — Or. Engl.

Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 22 and in connection with Article 6 of the Convention, the Republic of Slovenia makes reservations to the Appendix II for the species of wolf (Canis lupus) and brown bear (Ursus arctus).

Period covered: 01/01/2000

Articles concerned: 6

Spain

Reservations made at the time of signature, on 19 September 1979 — Or. Sp.

1. Reservations concerning the list of species set out in Appendix II

The undermentioned species are excluded from this list as far as Spain is concerned:

Canis lupus, Otis tarda, Otis tetrax, Burhinus oedicnemus, Pterocles orientalis, Pterocles alchata, Carduelis chloris, Carduelis carduelis, Carduelis spinus, Carduelis cannabina, Serinus serinus, Sturnus unicolor, Lacerta lepida, Emys orbicularis, Mauremys caspica, Vipera latasti.

This list of species will be transferred in full to Appendix III.

2. Reservations concerning the list of species set out in Appendix III

As far as Spain is concerned the species Sus scrofa meridionalis is excluded from this list.

3. Reservations concerning prohibited means and methods of killing etc. set out in Appendix IV

Mammals

Prohibition of the use of snares is accepted apart from their use in the capture of Canidae, Mustelidae, Viverridae and Oryctolagus cuniculus.

Prohibition of the use of traps is accepted apart from their use in the capture of Canidae, Mustelidae, Viverridae and Oryctolagus cuniculus.

Prohibition of gassing and smoking out is accepted apart from their use for the capture of Vulpes vulpes.

Prohibition of the use of poisoned bait is accepted apart from its use in temporary hunting emergency situations.

Prohibition of the use of automatic or semi-automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition cannot be accepted for the time being.

Birds

Prohibition of the use of snares is accepted apart from their use in the capture of Sturnus vulgaris, Turdus philomelos and Turdus iliacus in certain areas and at certain times.

Prohibition of the use of nets is accepted apart from the use of nets specially authorised for the capture of Columba palumbus, Sturnus vulgaris and Passer domesticus in certain areas and at certain times and for the capture of Fringillidae alive.

Prohibition of the use of poisoned bait is accepted apart from its use in temporary hunting emergency situations.

Prohibition of the use of automatic or semi-automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition cannot be accepted for the time being.

Articles concerned: 22

Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 27 May 1986 — Or. Sp.

A reservation is made concerning the fauna species Canis lupus, Sturnus unicolor, Lacerta Lepida and Vipera latasti, Carduelis-Carduelis, Carduelis Chloris, Carduelis Cannabina and Serinus Serinus, included in Appendix II as «Strictly protected fauna species», which will be considered by Spain as «Protected fauna species» enjoying the regime of protection provided for by the Convention for the species included in Appendix III.

Period covered: 01/09/1986

Articles concerned: 22

Tunisia

Reservations contained in the instrument of accession, deposited on 12 January 1996 — Or. Fr.

The Republic of Tunisia declares that, in pursuance of the provisions of Article 22 of the Convention, it is making reservations and does not consider itself bound to take measures for the protection of some vegetal and animal species mentioned in the Annexes, being considered that the increase of these species in Tunisia is at present incompatible with the protection stipulated in the Convention.

These species are:

Annex 1: Reseda decursiva Forssk. Gibraltar, Sideritis incana L. ssp. glauca (Cav.) Malagarriga

Annex 2: Bufo viridis

Period covered: 01/05/1996

Articles concerned: 22

Turkiye

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 2 May 1984 — Or. Engl.

Mammals: RODENTIA Sciuridae

Citellus citellus

CARNIVORA Canidae

Canis lupus Ursidae

All species

ARTIODACTYLA Bovidae

Capra aegagrus Suidae

Sus scrofa meridionalis

Birds: ANSERIFORMES Anatidae

Anser erythropus

Tadorna tadorna

Tardona ferruginea

Oxyura leucocephala

CHARADRIIFORMES Scolopacidae

Gallinago media

COLUMBIFORMES Pteroclididae

Pterocles alchata

Pterocles orientalis

Reptiles: TESTUDINES Testudinidae

Testudo hermanni

Testudo graeca

Testudo marginata

Amphibians: ANURA Ranidae

Rana arvalis

Rana dalmatina

Rana latastei

Prohibited means and methods of killing, capture and other forms of exploitation

Mammals: Semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition.

Period covered: 01/09/1984

Articles concerned: 22

Objections contained in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Turkey, dated 4 March 1988, registered at the Secretariat General on 9 March 1988 — Or. Fr.

With reference to the decision taken during the last meeting of the Standing Committee on the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, held in Strasbourg from 8 to 11 december 1987, and in accordance with Article 17.3 of the said Convention, I have the honour to send you herewith the list of species, the inclusion of which is objected to by Turkey.

APPENDIX II

Amphibians

Pelobates syriacus, Pelodytes caucasicus

Reptiles

Agama stellio, Ophisops elegans, Lacerta agilis, Ophisaurus apodus, Chalcides ocellatus, Coluber najadum, Natrix tessellata, Telescopus fallax

Felis silvestris (catus)

Vormela peregusna

Calopteryx syriaca, Sympecma braueri, Coenagrion freyi, Coenagrion mercuriale, Aeshna viridis, Stylurus (= Gomphus) flavipes, Gomphus graslinii, Ophiogomphus cecilia, Lindenia tetraphylla, Macromia splendens, Brachythemis fuscopalliata, Leucorrhinia albifrons, Leucorrhinia caudalis, Leucorrhinia pectoralis, Carabus olympiae, Dytiscus latissimus, Graphoderus bilineatus, Osmoderma eremita, Buprestis splendens, Cucujus cinnaberinus, Cerambyx cerdo, Papilio hospiton, Papilio alexanor, Zerynthia polyxena, Parnassius apollo, Parnassius mnemosyne, Apatura metis, Fabriciana elisa, Euphydryas (Eurodryas) aurinia, Melanargia arge, Erebia christi, Erebia sudetica, Erebia calcaria, Coenonympha hero, Coenonympha oedippus, Lopinga achine, Lycaena dispar, Maculinea arion, Maculinea teleius, Maculinea nausithous, Plebicula golgus, Hypodryas maturna, Eriogaster catax, Hyles hippophaes, Proserpinus prosperpina.

ARACHNIDA

Araneae

Macrothele calpeiana

Molluscs

GASTROPODA

Stylommatophora

Geomalacus maculosus, Elona quimperiana, Margaritifera auricularia.

APPENDIX III

BIVALVIA

Unionoida

Margaritifera margaritifera, Unio elongatulus, Microcondylaea compressa.

Annelids

HIRUDINEA

Hirudo medicinalis

Chalcalburnus chalcoides, Abramis vimba, Alburnoides bipunctatus, Alburnus albidus, Aspius aspius, Barbus plebejus, Chondrostoma nasus, Rutilus frisii, Rutilus rubilio, Siluris glanis, Gobius ophiocephalus, Gobius syrman, Proterorhinus marmoratus.

Period covered: 09/03/1988

Articles concerned: 17

Ukraine

Reservations contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 5 January 1999 — Or. Engl.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine declares that Ukraine has become a party of the Convention, with reservations as follows:

1. It is allowed in Ukraine, in restricted number and under conditions of relevant control, towards such species mentioned in Appendix II to the Convention:

• spot regulation of number of Canis lupus and ursus arctos with a view to prevent their negative influence on other species, serious harm to livestock and other objects of property;
• exploitation of Gallinago media because of its big number and diffusion.

2. It is allowed to use the following means and methods of killing, capture and other forms of exploitation, mentioned in Appendix IV to the Convention:

• snares and nets — for catching mammals and birds, mentioned in Appendix III, with scientific purpose and migration;
• traps — for exploitation of Canis lupus, mentioned in Appendix II; Marmota marmota bobac, Castor fiber, Putorius (Mustela) putorius, Martes martes, Martes foina, mentioned in Appendix III to the Convention.

Period covered: 05/01/1999

Articles concerned: 22

United Kingdom

Objection to amendment to Appendices contained in a letter from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the United Kingdom, dated 26 February 2025, transmitted by a Communication from the Permanent Representation of the United Kingdom dated 26 February 2025, registered at the Secretariat General on 26 February 2025 — Or. Engl.

Reference is made to the Decision made at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats on 6 December 2024 to amend the Appendices of the Bern Convention, following a proposal by the European Union (EU) to change the protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus) by downgrading it from Appendix II («strictly protected fauna species») to Appendix III («protected fauna species»).