Ordinance by the regional government amending the Nature Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Vorarlberg Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Protected area Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance introduces some amendments to the Nature Protection Ordinance (LGBl. No. 8/1998). In particular, it amends article 1 on Monitoring of protected animal and plant species, as well as living spaces. Furthermore, it adds Part 2 on European Protected Areas (Natura 2000 Areas) with particular consideration of environmental impact assessment. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amends Ordinance by the regional government implementing the Law on protection of nature and development of landscape. Legislation | Austria | 1998 (2009) Keyword: Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX