Wild Fauna Protection Ordinance.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Wild fauna Protected area Protection of habitats Liability/compensation Cultural heritage Zoning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2013.

Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Act on protection of nature and landscape conservation of 23 May 1996. In particular, the Ordinance regulates the protection of wild fauna through the establishment of protection zones and winter resting zones. The purpose of the Ordinance is: a) to preserve and improve the quantity and quality of wildlife habitats; b) securing viable populations of native wild animal species; c) ensuring a species-specific rhythm of life for wild animals; d) ensuring the sustainable use of huntable wild fauna. The text consists of 12 articles divided into5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection zones and winter resting zones (II); Organization and implementation (III); Penalties (IV); Final provisions (V). One Annex enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Protection of Nature and Landscape (NSchG).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Cultural heritage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Winter Resting Areas Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX