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Tirol Hohe Tauern National Park Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
The Act is a comprehensive law enacted in 1991 to protect and manage the Tyrolean portion of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Its primary goals include preserving the area's unique natural and cultural landscapes, safeguarding habitats and biodiversity, enabling nature-based recreation, supporting regional development, and promoting scientific research. The park is divided into core zones, outer zones, and special protection areas, each with specific use restrictions, including bans on construction, resource extraction, and disruptive activities. Exceptions are only granted under strict conditions, particularly in core zones, where nature conservation is prioritized. The law also establishes mechanisms for funding, governance, and public participation. The text consists of 34 Article divided into 5 Parts.
Notes
Consolidated version of the Act as of 2023 (LGBl. Nr. 85/2023).
Repealed
No
Publication reference
LGBl. Nr. 103/1991.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Tiroler Nationalparkgesetz Hohe Tauern.