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Law on the protection of nature and cultural heritage in the Canton of Schaffhausen.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schaffhausen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Cultural heritage Tourism Zoning Subsidy/incentive Institution Liability/compensation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection of nature and cultural heritage in the Canton of Schaffhausen. Article 1 establishes that valuable countryside, recreation areas, historic places, as well as nature and cultural heritage have to be protected; and, whenever the public interest prevails, they should also be made accessible to the general public as far as possible. Furthermore, the ecological balance must not be altered whilst wild fauna and flora have to be protected and preserved. The Law deals with the following matters: protection of the river Rhine, expropriation proceedings, compensation payments, issue of appropriate legal measures, competence and tasks of local authorities, legal remedies available to private organizations, zoning, financial aspects, Cultural Heritage Fund, Cultural Heritage Commissions, etc. The text consists of 15 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Measures (II); Financing (III); Execution (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.sh.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on the protection of nature (Nature Protection Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1979 (2015)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX