Decree on protection of nature and landscape.

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Pollution control Freshwater pollution Surface water Protected area Ecosystem preservation Enforcement/compliance Protection of species

Geographical area

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

Abstract

The present Decree lays down provisions relating to the protection of nature and landscape. The focus of this Decree is the protection of the landscape considered as a whole, that is, taking into account its natural and cultural values, as well as its functions. The text consists of 26 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (Ier); Protected areas (II); Protection of nature and landscape by way of land consolidation (III); Protection of surface waters (IV); Protection of living space (V); Use of state infrastructures (VI); Enforcement (VII).

Full text

German

Website

www.ag.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on contribution for nature and landscape protection measures (Nature Protection Contribution Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2000 (2005)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on compensation for ecological services (Eco-Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Subsidy/incentive, Freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation for the Determination of Contributions to Nature and Landscape Conservation Measures (Nature Conservation Contribution Regulation, NBV)(785.152).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2016

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree relating to the Forestry Law of the Canton of Aargau (AWaD)(931.110).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2019)

Keyword: Land clearing, Subsidy/incentive, Forest service/forest officers, Public forest, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX