Vienna Tree Protection Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Wien Document type Legislation Date 1974 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the protection of trees in Vienna. Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Plant production Authorization/permit Access-to-information Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 15 August 1973. Abstract Article 1 of the above-mentioned Law establishes that trees in Vienna are to be protected regardless whether they are on public or private soil to secure a healthy environment for the population in the area of the City of Vienna. However, the Law does not apply to forests in the sense of forestry provisions. Article 4 specifies cases in which the removal of trees shall be granted. The text – consisting of 19 articles deals, inter alia, with the following aspects: purpose and sphere of applicatio Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at