Federal Species Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2005 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marking/identification Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Protection of species Endangered species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of wild animals and plant species. In particular, article 1 establishes that some plants and animals are placed under special protection whilst others are placed under very strict protection. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Protection, exceptions and prohibitions (1); Parts and products, duty to report (2); Keeping and breeding, duty to report (3); Marking (4); Penalties (5); Regional reservations (6). Seven Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Repeals Federal Species Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1986 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Keeping of live animals, International trade, Wildlife products, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Species Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1999 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Nature Protection Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature Protection Fees Ordinance Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Legislation | Germany | 2011 Keyword: Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Tourism, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX