Hessen Nature Protection Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Hessen Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleHessen Law on nature protection and care of landscape. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Tourism Education Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Protected area Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 (II); General protection of nature and landscape (III); Protection, care and development of certain parts of nature and landscape (IV); Protection and care of wild flora and fauna (V); Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos (VI); Limitation of rights (VII); Recognition of nature protection associations and their participation in administrative proceedings (VIII); Organization, competence and further tasks of the nature protection administration (IX); Penalties (X); Transitional and final provisions (XI); 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