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Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Niedersachsen
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law 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