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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

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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