Ordinance concerning “Natura 2000”areas. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Hessen Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Enforcement/compliance Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the establishment of the ecological net “Natura 2000” being a European project ensuring an uninterrupted nature protected area. Article 1 outlines the areas and borders which shall belong to the above-mentioned project. The text consists of 3 articles and 5 Annexes. Full text German Website www.hessen.de References - Legislation Implements Hessen Nature Protection Law. Legislation | Germany | 2006 Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Tourism, Education, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX