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Ordinance on contributions to cultural heritage, nature and landscape protection (Contribution Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Tourism Education Protection of habitats Enforcement/compliance Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Nature and Cultural Heritage Protection Act of 1 July 1966. The Ordinance regulates the sphere of application, implementation, procedure and responsibility for the organization of contributions to nature, cultural heritage and landscape protection. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Protection of cultural heritage (2); Nature protection (3); Final provisions (4).

Full text
German
Website
www.ar.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur la protection de la nature et du paysage (LPN).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1966 (2022)

Keyword: Inland waters, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Research, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Access and benefit-sharing, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX