This Act has been adopted in implementation of Directive 79/409/CEE, which sets forth bird protection measures to comply with. Nevertheless, according to article 9 of the mentioned Directive, Member States may derogate from the provisions of articles 5 to 8 establishing such measures for the following reasons: (a) in the interest of public health or safety, air safety, protection of fauna and flora; (b) to prevent serious damages to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries and water; (c) research an