Permanent Grassland Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Nordrhein-Westfalen Document type Regulation Date 2011 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the conservation of permanent grassland. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agricultural development Authorization/permit Pastoralism Grazing Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 12 February 2011. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the conservation of permanent grassland. The text consists of 4 articles as follows: Prohibition of change of permanent grassland (1); Exemption (2); Other exemptions to the prohibition of change of permanent grassland (3). Full text German Website www.nrw.de References - Legislation Implements Agriculture Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2010) Keyword: Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Direct Support Scheme Obligations Act. Legislation | Germany | 2004 (2011) Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX