Biosphere Reserve Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance of the State Ministry for Environment and Development on the establishment of the biosphere reserve “Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft“ and the protected area I and II of the reserves as nature protected area. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the establishment of a biosphere reserve and a protected area I and II, all of which shall be known under the name „Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft“. In particular, the Annex 1 outlines the exact areas and borders. Article 3 rules that the purpose of the Reserve shall be the conservation, care and development of an uninterrupted landscape with an unspoilt wild fauna and flora. The text consists of 20 articles and 2 Annexes. Full text German Website www.sachsen.de