Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Niedersachsen Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the National Park “Lower Saxony Wadden Sea”. Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine area Marine protected areas Maritime zone Protected area Enforcement/compliance National parks 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 National Park «Lower Saxony». In particular, the Law completes the Federal Nature Protection Act of 29 July 2009 (BGBl. I p. 2542). In particular, the habitats to be protected by this park include the mudflats, salt marshes, beaches, dunes and estuaries on the North Sea. Special attention shall be given to the wildlife and flora typical of the Wadden Sea of which the park forms a part. The text consists of 30 articles and 2 Annexes. Full text German Website www.niedersachsen.de References - Legislation Implements Federal Nature Conservation Act. Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2021) Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Wild flora, Institution, Data collection/reporting, National parks, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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