Hessen Nature Protection Law.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Biosphere reserves Tourism Education Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the sustainable protection of nature and landscape in the Land of Hessen. To conserve the environment for future generations, nature and its landscape, being the living space of human beings, shall be protected in such a way as to secure in the long run its integrity, capability of regeneration and sustainable use. The text consists of 63 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Biosphere reserves and land use planning (I

Full text

German

Website

www.hessen.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance concerning “Natura 2000”areas.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the National Park „Kellerwald-Edersee“.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Public forest, National parks, Protected area, Biodiversity, Institution, Marking/identification, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Research, Policy/planning, Liability/compensation, 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)