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Ordinance on the protection of wild flora.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Regulation
Date
1965
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Wild flora Registration Protected area Endangered 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 wild flora. Article 1 lists wild growing plants which may be harvested only in a limited number. Article 3 deals with the register of wild plants. The Cantonal Council may declare certain areas as protected zones. Also, it promotes nature associations with a view to replant certain threatened species. The text consists of 10 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch