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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