Cantonal Wild Fauna Measures Ordinance.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Wild fauna Hunting/capture Research Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Protected area

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Cantonal Hunting Law of 4 June 1989. Article 1 establishes that in order to meet the demands of game for food, cover, protection and free migration, the Canton promotes the: a) maintenance of biosphere reserves; b) granting of adequate feeding in emergecny situations; c) the vocational training and further education of hunters. The text consists of 13 articles divided into 4 chapters as follows: Purpose and sphere of application (1); Measures concerning wild fauna (2); Enforcement (3); Final provisions (4).

Full text

German

Website

www.gr.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Cantonal Hunting Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1989 (2012)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Research, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX