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Law on nature protection and landscape conservation (789.100).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Basel-Stadt
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2020)
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
Abstract

The present Law aims to protect nature and landscape, as well as to promote the quality of living in the Canton Basel-Stadt. In particular, to: a) protect cultural heritage; b) conserve native plants and animals species, as well as to ensure and promote their habitats; c) conserve and promote sustainable eco-systems. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: Purpose (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.bs.ch

References - Legislation

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Ordinance on nature protection and landscape conservation (789.110).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2019)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Cultural heritage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on promotion of biodiversity and quality of landscape in the sphere of agriculture

Legislation | Switzerland | 2015

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX