Lower Saxony Biosphere Reserve Elbe Valley Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Niedersachsen Document type Legislation Date 2002 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the biosphere reserve „Lower Saxony Elbe Valley”. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Education Tourism Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the establishment of the biosphere reserve “Lower Saxony Elbe Valley”. The aim of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve is to preserve and develop the landscape with its unique scenery and its cultural, social and economic values and functions in a way which serves the needs of both man and nature. The text consists of 44 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions, requirements and prohibitions (I); Requirements and prohibitions for area A and B (II); Accompanying and compensating measures (III); Management and care (IV); Penalties (V): Seven Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.niedersachsen.de References - Legislation Implemented by Nature Protection Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2011 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX