Compensation Ordinance – Forest. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Niedersachsen Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on compensation for forests in protected areas of nature and landscape in “Natura 2000” regions. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Biosphere reserves Subsidy/incentive Liability/compensation Plant variety National parks Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Lower Saxony Law implementing the Federal Nature Protection Act of 18 January 2013. In particular, the Ordinance establishes that for significant impediments or restrictions of sound land use on grassland plots in natures reserves, national parks and other protected areas, a compensation shall be offered. The aim of the measure is also to support the development of a coherent system of protected areas within the “Natura 2000”programme to conserve the biological Full text German Website www.niedersachsen.de References - Legislation Implements Lower Saxony Federal Nature Protection Act Implementing Law. Legislation | Germany | 2010 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Biosphere reserves, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX