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