Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Oberösterreich Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the conservation and care of nature. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Cultural heritage Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to conserve the native nature and landscape and to manage and maintain it in such a way as to secure the best possible living basis for human beings. The text consists of 59 articles divided into 12 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection of nature and landscape (II); Care of landscape (III); Natural monuments, protection of caves, European protected areas and nature protected areas (IV); Protection of plants, mushroom and animal varieties, protecti Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implemented by Third Upper Austria Lakeside Protection – Exception Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 2003 Keyword: Inland waters, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001. Legislation | Austria | 2007 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Nature and Landscape Protection Law 2001. Legislation | Austria | 2004 Keyword: Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)