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Ordinance on game rest areas.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Wild fauna Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

Article 1 establishes that the game rest areas have the purpose to protect essential living spaces of wild mammals and birds. Article 4 lists activities which are banned in such areas, for example, game hunting, organizatino of events, entering by motor car, etc. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Protected area (I); Provisions on protection (II); Enforcement, penalties (III); Final provisions (IV). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch