Law on Nature and Landscape Protection. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Landschaft Document type Legislation Date 1991 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of habitats Liability/compensation Cultural heritage Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1992. Abstract The present Law aims to: a) protect and conserve the native landscape; b) conserve native plant and animal species, as well as to ensure and promote their habitats; c) protect the cultural heritage; d) conserve and promote sustainable eco-systems. The text consists of 35 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: Principles (A); Objects worth protecting (B); Protective measures (C); Compensation and contributions to third parties (D); Organization (E); Enforcement (F); Objections and complaints of nature protection organizations (G); Penalties (H); Final provisions (I) Full text German Website www.bl.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance on compensation of nature protection measures in forests. Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2000) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the promotion of biodiversity and landscape quality in agricultural areas. Legislation | Switzerland | 2015 Keyword: Biodiversity, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Credit, Ecological production/organic production, Farming, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Crops/grasses, Family farming, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX