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Burgenland Nature Protection and Landscape Care Law 1990.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Burgenland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on protection and care of nature and landscape in Burgenland.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Cultural heritage Wild fauna Wild flora Birds Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings National parks Enforcement/compliance Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection and care of nature and landscape in all its forms and varieties. Furthermore, the Law declares for binding the objectives of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, and those of the Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. The text consists of 82 articles divided into 14 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection in general of nature and landscape (II); Missing (III); Protection of plants and animals (IV); Protection of special areas (V); Protection of cultural heritage (VI); Protection of natural caves (VII); Protection of minerals and fossils (VIII); National Park (IX); Care of nature (X); Compensation, encashment and guarantee (XI); Proceedings (XII); Organization (XIII); Final provisions (XIV).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Law on the National Park Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel.

Legislation | Austria | 1992

Keyword: Inland waters, Protected area, National parks, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Business/industry/corporations, Liability/compensation, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX