Winter Resting Areas Ordinance. Country/Territory Liechtenstein Document type Regulation Date 2014 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt, No. 269, 24 October 2014, 23 pp. Long titleOrdinance on winter resting areas for wild fauna (WRZV). Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Protected area Protection of habitats Liability/compensation Zoning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 November 2014. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Act of 23 May 1996 on protection of nature and landscape conservation and the Hunting Act of 23 January 1962. In particular, the Ordinance regulates the protection of wild fauna through the establishment of 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) to strengthen the awareness and public understanding of the needs of wild fauna. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); 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 Hunting Act. Legislation | Liechtenstein | 1962 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Repeals Wild Fauna Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2012 Keyword: Wild fauna, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Cultural heritage, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX