Istuntosali

Government bills6

Topicintroduced species6
  1. HE 166/2024 vpPassed

    Allowing drones for hunting invasive species

    Drones may be used as an aid in hunting and tracking harmful invasive mammal species, such as raccoon dogs. At the same time, a longer transitional period of up to three years can be laid down for new prohibited invasive species.

    17 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Tiina Elo

    116 jaa
    54 ei
  2. HE 270/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating rules on old nature reserves

    Protection provisions for national parks, strict nature reserves and other protected areas established before 1996 will be elevated from decree level directly into acts of Parliament. The boundaries and main rules of use for the areas will remain largely unchanged, but they will be aligned with the new Nature Conservation Act.

    14 Mar 2023 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Heikki Autto

    105 jaa
    80 ei
  3. HE 285/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Catch reporting for recreational fishers

    Recreational fishers will be required to report their catches of certain species, such as salmonids and invasive alien species. The Natural Resources Institute Finland will begin compiling regular reports on the state of fish stocks to support decision-making and fisheries management.

    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 286/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening control of invasive alien species

    Raccoon dogs, American minks and certain other invasive alien species will be removed from the list of game animals to make trapping and destroying them easier than before. At the same time, the golden jackal, which may spread to Finland, will be added as a game species to manage its population.

    11 Apr 2019 · 5 votes

    Closest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 41 a §, mietintö / Mats Nylund

    104 jaa
    67 ei
  5. HE 122/2015 vpPassed

    Mandatory treatment of ship ballast water

    Ships operating in international traffic will have to treat their ballast water to prevent the spread of harmful alien species. The requirements will apply to vessels flying the Finnish flag as well as international vessels calling at Finnish ports.

    29 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 82/2015 vpPassed with amendments

    Preventing the spread of invasive species

    The import, breeding and sale of invasive alien species will be prohibited in Finland to safeguard biodiversity. Property owners and sector businesses will be required to prevent the spread of invasive species.

    21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote