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Law on the conservation and care of nature.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Oberösterreich
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Cultural heritage Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Biodiversity
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to conserve the native nature and landscape and to manage and maintain it in such a way as to secure the best possible living basis for human beings. The text consists of 59 articles divided into 12 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection of nature and landscape (II); Care of landscape (III); Natural monuments, protection of caves, European protected areas and nature protected areas (IV); Protection of plants, mushroom and animal varieties, protection of minerals and fossils (V); General provisions relating to the enactment of Ordinances (VI); General provisions relating to the enactment of Regulations (VII); Marking and documents (VIII); Competent authorities and provisions on organization (IX); Upper Austria Nature Office (X); Penalties and special measures (XI); Final provisions (XII).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Third Upper Austria Lakeside Protection – Exception Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Inland waters, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001.

Legislation | Austria | 2004

Keyword: Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001.

Legislation | Austria | 2007

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX