Ordinance on the protection of wild flora and fauna (Nature Protection Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision St. Gallen Document type Regulation Date 1975 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Offences/penalties 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 October 1975. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Federal Act on nature and cultural heritage protection of 1 July 1966. The Ordinance regulates the protection of wild living plants and animals. The text consists of 30 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protected plants and animals (II); Protected areas (III); Implementation (IV); Denunciation of trespasses (V); Final and transitional provisions (VI). One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.sg.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