Ordinance by the regional government of Styria issuing a development programme for the maintenance of nature and landscape.

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Inland waters Wetlands Wild flora Policy/planning Management/conservation Mountain area Protected area Inventory

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the maintenance of nature and landscape. In particular, alpine forests, alluvial forests, mooreland and dry lands shall be protected through landscape planning (mapping of biotopes and vegetation), promotions of special measures and establishment of protected areas and objects. The text consists of 7 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Aims, tasks and instruments (2); Measures (3); Analysis of natural space, nature inventory (4); Report (5); Competent authorities (6); Final provisions (7).

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Styria Land Use Planning Law 1974.

Legislation | Austria | 1974 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Land tenure, Land reform, Land consolidation, Foreign land tenure, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX