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Vienna National Park Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Wien
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on the National Park of "Donau Auen".
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Policy/planning Management/conservation Zoning Wild flora National parks Wild fauna Hunting/capture Subsidy/incentive Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Act to regulate the National Park of Danube-Auen. It defines at the outset its aims, i.e., to protect the beauty of the above-mentioned area, and to protect, preserve and promote its flora and fauna; moreover, its aim is also to obtain international recognition by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Then it outlines its scope of application. Part 2 deals with zoning and division of the ground, and with protective measures and prohibitions related to hunting. The indemnification of landowners is governed by Part 3. Finally, the Law sets out the administrative organization of the natural park. The enforcement of this Act is entrusted to the Administration of National Parks in Austria. The Act consists of 22 articles divided in 5 Parts.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Vienna National Park Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act on the foundation of and participation in the National Park Corporation „Donau-Auen“.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: National parks, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Vienna National Park Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Protected area, Monitoring, Access right, Data collection/reporting, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Vienna National Park Law.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Announcement by the Regional Government of Vienna of the repeal of article 7(2) of the Act on the National Park of "Donau Auen" (Vienna National Park Act) by the Constitutional Court.

Legislation | Austria | 2001

Keyword: Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX