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Law on protection of nature and cultural heritage.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Cultural heritage Inventory Institution Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 January 1972.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of wild fauna and flora, as well as of cultural heritage. It establishes a Nature and Cultural Heritage Commission in charge of giving and advisory opinion on all related issues. According to article 9 public inventories of particular valuable objects shall be set up. The Canton shall contribute financially to projects and programmes for the conservation, creation or cure of special living spaces, natural monuments, cultural heritage, geotops and biotopes, etc. The text consists of 25 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Measures (II); Penalties (III); Final provisions (IV).

Full text
French
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on protection of nature and cultural heritage.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2014)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on plant variety and habitat protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Protected area, Plant variety, Inspection, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance implementing legislation on nature and cultural heritage protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2006 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the Fund on Nature and Landscape Protection.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Special fund, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on protection of fungi.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Protection of species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX