Federal Variety Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the protection of wild animals and plant species. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marking/identification Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, 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 reservat Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Repeals Federal Variety Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1986 | Repealed Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Keeping of live animals, International trade, Wildlife products, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Variety Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1999 | Repealed Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Nature Protection Fees Ordinance Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Legislation | Germany | 2011 Keyword: Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Tourism, Protection of habitats, Biosphere reserves, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nature Protection Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)