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Law on nature protection and landscape conservation (Nature Protection Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild flora Wild fauna Protected area Research Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Subsidy/incentive Cultural heritage Biodiversity Offences/penalties Protection of species
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 2004.
Abstract

The present Law enforces the federal legislation on nature protection. In particular, the Law aims at maintaining and improving the diversity of natural resources, while respecting private and public property, as well as individual needs. The Law shall also help to preserve natural living space and resources of people, animals, plants and fungi, as well as the beauty and uniqueness of nature and landscape. The text consists of 50 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protected objects (II); Protection of nature and landscape (III); Contribution, financing (IV); Organization (V); Supervision (VI); Legal protection and penalties (VII); Transitional and final provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.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 on protection of endangered animals and plants.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing the Law on nature and landscape protection (Nature Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2010)

Keyword: Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Research, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on contribution in protected areas.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Wild flora, Wild fauna, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX