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