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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