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Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Hunting Law (Cantonal Hunting Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Wild fauna Birds Wild flora Policy/planning Protected area Liability/compensation Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 15 June 2008.
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Cantonal Hunting Law of 17 January 2007. Article 1 establishes that the conservation of forests, particularly its natural regeneration with native, locally adapted tree species shall be guaranteed. The necessary measures to achieve these objectives are based on a common planning policy by the competent authority responsible for forest and hunting. The text consists of 65 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Hunting rights (II); Hunting practice (III); Protection of game and birds (IV); Organization (V); Powers of organs responsible for game protection (VI); Final provisions (VII). Two Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2010)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Protected area, Birds, Migratory species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Hunting rights, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX