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Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
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In implementing the provisions of this Directive, Member States shall:
study the desirability of re-introducing species in Annex IV that are native to their territory where this might contribute to their conservation, provided that an investigation, also taking into account experience in other Member States or elsewhere, has established that such re-introduction contributes effectively to re-establishing these species at a favourable conservation status and that it takes place only after proper consultation of the public concerned;
ensure that the deliberate introduction into the wild of any species which is not native to their territory is regulated so as not to prejudice natural habitats within their natural range or the wild native fauna and flora and, if they consider it necessary, prohibit such introduction. The results of the assessment undertaken shall be forwarded to the committee for information;
promote education and general information on the need to protect species of wild fauna and flora and to conserve their habitats and natural habitats.
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