Ordinance on the protection of wild mushrooms (Mushrooms Protection). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Regulation Date 1983 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Vegetables/legumes Plant variety Protected area Enforcement/compliance Protection of species 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 June 1983. Abstract The present Ordinance implements articles 19 and 20 of the Federal Act on protection of nature and cultural heritage of 1 July 1966. In particular, the text lays down provisions relating to the protection of wild mushrooms. The text – consisting of 7 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, principles, protected areas, protection of varieties, limitation of Sammel, penalties and entry into force. Full text German Website www.zh.ch