Thuringen Law on the National Park Hainich. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Thüringen Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Institution Policy/planning Research Education Tourism Ecosystem preservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract Article 1of the above-mentioned Law establishes the National Park Hainich. The aim of the Park is to conserve a characteristic European landscape with its native animal and plant environment and their natural ecosystems, to guarantee the undisturbed development of the various symbioses, as well as to make it possible for weakened plants and animals to prosper again. The text – consisting of 23 articles deals with the following matters: delimitation of the park, purpose of protection, protected zones, information of the public, care and development of the park, land use planning, bans, right to enter, authorized actions, collection of berries and mushrooms, pasture, management of the forest, hunting, compensation payments, administration of national park, purchase of land, appeal, limitation of fundamental rights and penalties. The text consists of 23 articles. Full text German Website www.thueringen.de References - Legislation Implemented by Thüringen Ordinance amending the size and structure of the protected areas in the National Park Hainich. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Thüringen National Park Hunting Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2014 Keyword: Hunting/capture, National parks, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marking/identification, Hunting rights, Management/conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX