This law sets out a framework for nature conservation in Lower Austria, defining its objectives, principles, scope, and the overarching obligation to protect nature. It establishes general and specific protection measures, including the designation and management of protected areas such as landscape protection zones, European protected sites, nature reserves, natural monuments, and national parks, as well as special provisions for caves, species, and habitats. The Act regulates permits, prohibitions, and environmental impact assessments, while also addressing the protection of plants, animals, minerals, fossils, and measures against invasive species. It includes provisions for contractual nature conservation and compensation for affected land users, including those in agriculture and forestry. Institutional and procedural rules define the roles of authorities, experts, municipalities, and environmental organizations, along with participation, oversight, and information systems. Finally, it outlines administrative procedures, enforcement measures, penalties, and transitional provisions, ensuring alignment with EU environmental directives.
Австрия · 2000-08-31