Law on compensation for ecological services. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Subsidy/incentive Liability/compensation Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Protected area Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1992. Abstract Article 1 of the present Law establishes that the Federal State and local authorities provide financial support to protect and maintain biotopes. The text – consisting of 19 articles - deals with the following matters: principles, destination of financial contributions, compensation payments, prescription, proceedings, legal protection and penalties. Full text German Website www.sg.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (LPN). Legislation | Switzerland | 1966 (2022) Keyword: Inland waters, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Research, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Access and benefit-sharing, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance implementing the Law on compensation for ecological services. Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2008) Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Liability/compensation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX