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Ordinance on the protection of indigenous flora and fauna and their living space (Nature Protection Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Ecosystem preservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of indigenous flora and fauna and their living space. In particular, it aims at the conservation and promotion of wild growing plants and free living animals, specially of rare or threatened species and their living space and life conditions.The text consists of 18 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection of species (II); Protection of living space; (III); Ecological exchange (IV); Execution (V). Four Annexes are enclosed

Full text
German
Website
www.ag.ch