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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.
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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: 1/9/1986 -
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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: 1/9/1986 -
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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, Lagenorhynch
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