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Loi fédérale sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (LPN).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Cette loi entre en vigueur le 1er janvier 1967.
Abstract

La présente loi a pour but: a. De ménager et de protéger l'aspect caractéristique du paysage et des localités, les sites évocateurs du passé, les curiosités naturelles et les monuments du pays, et de promouvoir leur conservation et leur entretien; b. De soutenir les cantons dans l'accomplissement de leurs tâches de protection de la nature, de protection du paysage et de conservation des monuments historiques, et d'assurer la collaboration avec eux; c. De soutenir les efforts d'organisations qui oeuvrent en faveur de la protection de la nature, de la protection du paysage ou de la conservation des monuments historiques; d. De protéger la faune et la flore indigènes ainsi que leur espace vital naturel; e. D'encourager l'enseignement et la recherche dans les domaines de la protection de la nature, de la protection du paysage et de la conservation des monuments historiques, ainsi que la formation et le perfectionnement de spécialistes. La loi comprend 26 articles divisés en 6 chapitres dont les plus importants sont: Protection de la nature, protection du paysage et conservation des monuments historiques dans l'accomplissement des tâches de la Confédération (1); Soutien accordé par la Confédération à la protection de la nature, à la protection du paysage et à la conservation des monuments historiques, et mesures de la Confédération (2); Protection de la faune et de la flore du pays (3); Marais et sites marécageux d'une beauté particulière et d'importance nationale (3a); Dispositions pénales (4); Organisation et information (5); Dispositions finales (6).

Full text
French
Website
www.admin.ch

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Arrêté d’exécution de la législation fédérale sur la protection de la nature et du paysage.

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Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Inventory

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Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Wetlands, Protection of habitats, Subsidy/incentive, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance concernant l'Inventaire fédéral des sites construits à protéger en Suisse (OISOS).

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Legislation | Switzerland | 1993 (1995)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Cultural heritage, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on compensation for ecological services.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2002)

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Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2018)

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Loi sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (LPNP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2010

Keyword: Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Switzerland | 2010 (2021)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Agro-forestry, Pastoralism, Grazing, Protected area, Protection of species, Forest management/forest conservation, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance concernant les districts francs fédéraux (ODF).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2015)

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur les parcs d'importance nationale et sur les sites du patrimoine mondial naturel (LPaP).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi d'application sur les parcs d'importance nationale (LVOParcs).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (LPNat).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Switzerland | 1989 (2014)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Plant variety, Protected area, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazards, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Grazing, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulation on Fund for ecological compensation for land clearing.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005

Keyword: Special fund, Land clearing, Private forest, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX