Saxony Nature Protection Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Sachsen Document type Legislation Date 2013 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleSaxony 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