Law on the National Park „Harz (Sachsen-Anhalt)“. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen-Anhalt Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area National parks Access-to-information Education Policy/planning Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract To ensure the uniqueness of the area of the “Harz” by means of constant protection and to make this natural region available to the local population and visitors, the National Park Harz – Niedersachsen and the National Park – Sachsen Anhalt shall be united. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: Area, structure, protective purpose (1); Protective measures (2); Planning, management and development measures (3); Research, information and education (4); Administration (5); Final provisions (6). Six Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.sachsen-anhalt.de