The present Law lays down provisions relating to the sustainable protection of nature and landscape in the Land of Thüringen. To conserve the environment for future generations, nature and its landscape, being the living space of human beings, shall be protected in such a way as to secure in the long run its integrity, capability of regeneration and sustainable use, as well as to ensure the conservation of flora and fauna and living spaces, including its beauty and recreation value. The text consists of 62 articles divided into 12 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Landscape planning (II); General protection, care and development measures (III); Protection, care and development of certain parts of nature and landscape (IV); Establishment and protection of the European project “Natura 2000” (V); Protection and care of wild flora and fauna (VI); Recreation in free nature (VII); Authorities and institutes (VIII); Limitation of rights (IX); Penalties (X); Transitional and final provisions (XI).
Germany · 1999-09-24