Sachsen-Anhalt Nature Protection Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen-Anhalt Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Tourism Biosphere reserves Education Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to implement the Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds. The Law lays down provisions relating to the sustainable protection of nature and landscape in the Land of Sachsen-Anhalt. To conserve the environment for future generations, nature and its landscape, being the living space of human beings, shall be protected in such a way as to secure in the long run its integrity, capability of regeneration and sustainable use, as Full text German Website www.sachsen-anhalt.de References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) | Repealed Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ordinance on the establishment of the ecological net “Natura 2000”. Legislation | Germany | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Eco-Account Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Sachsen-Anhalt Nature Protection Law. Legislation | Germany | 2010 Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Tourism, Biosphere reserves, Education, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX