Ordinance on the protection of nature (Nature Protection Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schaffhausen Document type Regulation Date 1979 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Institution 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 April 1979. Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to protect wild fauna and flora and to preserve it from extinction by fighting harmful effects, preserving biotopes and implementing other appropriate measures. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General rules on protection of nature (I); General regulations on protection of nature (II); Protection of plants (III); Organization and implementation (IV); Penal and final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.sh.ch References - Legislation Implements Law on the protection of nature and cultural heritage in the Canton of Schaffhausen. Legislation | Switzerland | 1968 (2007) Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Cultural heritage, Tourism, Zoning, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX