Ordinance on protection of endangered animals and plants. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Law of 4 February 2004 on protection of nature and landscape. In particular, the Ordinance implements and completes cantonal and federal provisions concerning the protection of endangered animals and plants and establishes protected species and protected areas. The text consists of 7 articles. Full text German Website www.nw.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on nature protection and landscape conservation (Nature Protection Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2004 (2011) Keyword: Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protected area, Research, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Subsidy/incentive, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX