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 Education Offences/penalties Protection of species Protected area Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 well as to ensure the conservation of flora and fauna and living spaces, including its beauty and recreation value. The text consists of 71 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Landscape planning (2); General protection of nature and landscape (3); Special provisions for the exploitation of minerals (4); Protection, care and development of certain parts (5); European ecological net “Natura 2000”(6); Protection and care of wild animal species and plant species (7); Recreation in nature and landscape (8); Participation of associations (9); Completing provisions (10); Competent authorities (11); Penalties (12); Transitional and final provisions (13). 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) 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| Germany | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Sachsen-Anhalt Nature Protection Law.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, Education, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX