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Saxony Nature Protection Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Sachsen
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Saxony Law on nature protection and landscape care in the Free State of Saxony.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Tourism Education Protection of habitats 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 present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection of nature and landscape in the Land of Saxony. 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, including its beauty and recreation value. The present Law consists of 52 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Landscape planning (2); General protection of nature and landscape (3); Protection, care and development of certain parts of nature and landscape (4); Net project “ Natura 2000” (5; Protection of wild plant and animal species, their habitats and biotopes (6); Recreation in free nature and landscape (7); Participation of recognized nature protection associations (8); Binding property, exemptions (9); Nature Protection Advisory Council, Vocational training (10); Organization and competences (11); Penalties (12); Transitional and final provisions (13).

Full text
German
Website
www.sachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Wild flora, Institution, Data collection/reporting, National parks, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Saxony Nature Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Tourism, Education, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Basic Protection Ordinance Saxony for bird protection areas.

Legislation | Germany | 2012

Keyword: Birds, Protected area, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hardship Compensation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2008)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX