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Trees Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Berlin
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on the protection of stand of trees in Berlin.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of trees in the Land Berlin. Because of their great importance as living basis for wild living animals, as well as for being part of the landscape, for improving the climatic conditions and reducing harmful effects on the environment, trees in the Land Berlin shall be considered protected according to the provisions of the present Ordinance. Article 2 lists the kind of trees being protected. The text consisting of 10 articles deals with the following issues: purpose of protection, sphere of application, duty of conservation, prohibition to fell or in any way destroy trees, exceptions, planting of trees in case of elimination of others, liability and penalties.

Full text
German
Website
www.berlin.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Berlin Nature Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1979 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Tourism, Education, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on the protection of cultural heritage in Berlin.

Legislation | Germany | 1993 (2001)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX