Ordinance on conservation and development of mountainous areas.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Mountain area Less favoured areas Financial agricultural measures Subsidy/incentive Sustainable development Sustainable use Farming Agro-forestry Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Agricultural development Protection of environment Tourism Protection of species Protection of habitats Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Forestry Act of 25 March 1991, Agriculture Act of 11 December 2008 and the Act on protection of nature and landscape conservation of 23 May 1996. Article 1 establishes that the objectives of the integral and sustainable development of mountain areas are to: a) conserve and promote the mountain areas as living space and economic area, as well as recreation area for the population; b) conserve and promote living space of native plants and wild animals in mountainous areas in their extension and quality; c) conserve the mountain regions as raw material source and manufacturing base, especially for alpine farming, forestry and tourism; d) direct the development, form and intensity of exploitation in mountain regions complying with nature, landscape and the environment. The texte consists of 18 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Measures (II); Organization and procedures (III); Financing (IV); Final provisions (V). Two Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Act (LWG) (910.0).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Farming, Agricultural commodities, Soil pollution/quality, Public health, Procedural matters, Fiscal and market measures, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Protection of Nature and Landscape (NSchG).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Cultural heritage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Act.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1991 (2015)

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Land clearing, Timber, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Environmental standards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX