Kaitsealused
Kaitsealused is a term used in Estonia to refer to species that are legally protected due to their rarity, ecological importance, or vulnerability. The designation applies to living individuals, as well as parts of organisms, nests, and critical habitats. Protected status is intended to safeguard biodiversity and to ensure the persistence of species across their natural range.
Legal framework and scope: In Estonia, protected species are governed under national law and related regulations
Restrictions and obligations: For protected species, it is generally prohibited to harm, kill, capture, relocate, or
Examples and scope: Protected species include certain large mammals, birds, amphibians, and many plants that face
See also: Natura 2000, CITES, Nature Conservation Act, Keskkonnaamet.