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Intensive Hunting Areas Ordinance (IBGV)(922.014).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Ordinance establishes a legal framework for designating and managing intensive hunting areas in Liechtenstein. The ordinance aims to mitigate wildlife-induced damage in protective forests by allowing for intensified wildlife management in specified zones. It outlines criteria for the selection of such areas and assigns responsibilities for their oversight and maintenance. The text provides on the variants that qualifes an are as an intensive hunting area including quality and quantity of forest regeneration, wildlife population and the impact of wildlife on forest regeneration. The assessment of a specific area's suitability for wildlife regulation, considering habitat and seasonal use, is conducted by the Office for the Environment. Intensive hunting areas and their associated alternative habitats are listed in the annex, with a hunting concept defining who conducts hunting and deterrence measures, ensuring all actions are well-coordinated. The text consists of 13 Articles divided into 5 Parts.
Long title of text
Ordinance on the Designation and Management of Intensive Hunting Areas (Intensive Hunting Areas Ordinance; IBGV).
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance comes into force on 1 January 2025.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Liechtensteinisches Landesgesetzblatt 922.014, Nr. 458.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung über die Ausscheidung und Betreuung von Intensivbejagungsgebieten(Intensivbejagungsgebieteverordnung;IBGV).
Implements