Regulation on protected animal and plant species. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Obwalden Document type Regulation Date 1990 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Regulation enters into force on 1 January 1991. Abstract The present Regulation enforces the Federal Nature and Cultural Heritage Protection Act of 1 July 1966. The Regulation lays down provisions relating to he protection of wild living plants and animals. In particular, the Regulation lists wholly or partially protected animal and plant species, as well as the respective protective measures. The text consists of 9 articles. Full text German Website www.ow.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