Federal Nature Protection Act.

Country/Territory: Germany
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2002
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Act on protection of nature and preservation of landscape.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Basic legislation Protected area Biodiversity Wild flora Institution Data collection/reporting Non-governmental entity National parks Wild fauna Protection of habitats Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Community management Protection of species
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Act is contained in article 1 of the Act of 25 March 2002 (BGBl. I p. 1193) on the re-organization of the regime of nature protection and care of landscape and on the adaptation of other provisions. In particular, the Act establishes that the conservation, preservation and development of nature and landscapes, both in populated and non-populated areas, shall be such as to effectively serve the following purposes: 1. to maintain the efficiency of the balance of nature, 2. to preserve
Full text: German/English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance by the regional government on exceptions concerning provisions on protection of corvine birds.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (2006)

Keyword: Birds, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Costs Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1998 (2013)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Institution, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Thüringen Ordinance on exceptions of bans under article 42 of the Federal Nature Protection Act and on transfer of power.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX