451 NHGLPN

CH

Art. 18 Bundesgesetz vom 1. Juli 1966 über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHG)

NHG; Zweck; 3. Abschnitt: Schutz der einheimischen Tier- und Pflanzenwelt; Schutz von Tier- und Pflanzenarten

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Art. 18 NHG

Dem Aussterben einheimischer Tier- und Pflanzenarten ist durch die Erhaltung genügend grosser Lebensräume (Biotope) und andere geeignete Massnahmen entgegenzuwirken. Bei diesen Massnahmen ist schutzwürdigen land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Interessen Rechnung zu tragen.

Besonders zu schützen sind Uferbereiche, Riedgebiete und Moore, seltene Waldgesellschaften, Hecken, Feldgehölze, Trockenrasen und weitere Standorte, die eine ausgleichende Funktion im Naturhaushalt erfüllen oder besonders günstige Voraussetzungen für Lebensgemeinschaften aufweisen.

Lässt sich eine Beeinträchtigung schutzwürdiger Lebensräume durch technische Eingriffe unter Abwägung aller Interessen nicht vermeiden, so hat der Verursacher für besondere Massnahmen zu deren bestmöglichem Schutz, für Wiederherstellung oder ansonst für angemessenen Ersatz zu sorgen.

Bei der Schädlingsbekämpfung, insbesondere mit Giftstoffen, ist darauf zu achten, dass schützenswerte Tier- und Pflanzenarten nicht gefährdet werden.

Der Bund kann die Wiederansiedlung von Arten, die in freier Wildbahn in der Schweiz ausgestorben oder in ihrem Bestand bedroht sind, an geeigneten Standorten fördern.

Die Bundesgesetzgebung über Jagd und Vogelschutz sowie über die Fischerei bleibt vorbehalten.

← Art. 17a NHG Bundesgesetz vom 1. Juli 1966 über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHG) Art. 18a NHG →

Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (163)

BGE 151 II 304 (Art. 18 Abs. 1ter NHG)

Municipal trail planning autonomy limited by federal nature protection law to preserve bird and wildlife refuge in undeveloped ravine

The court found the trail intervention in a protected habitat not justified under this provision.

100 2022 371 · be (Art. 18 Abs. 1 NHG)

Cantonal Court Upholds Multi-Family Housing Permit Despite Swift Colony Concerns Due to Compensatory Measures

Cited regarding the goal of countering the extinction of native animal and plant species by preserving habitats.

100 2022 371 · be (Art. 18 Abs. 1ter NHG)

Cantonal Court Upholds Multi-Family Housing Permit Despite Swift Colony Concerns Due to Compensatory Measures

Cited concerning the obligation to arrange for protection, restoration, or adequate compensation for the destruction of protected habitats.

60/2020/28 · sh (Art. 18 Abs. 4 NHG)

Cantonal Cormorant Culling Permit Lacked Federal Approval

The court cited this provision to confirm that the requirement for prior BAFU authorization under wildlife protection law must also be observed in the context of nature and heritage protection law.

CON 2021 1 · ju (art. 18 al. 1ter LPN)

Paddleboard Ban Voided for Lack of Environmental Impact Assessment

This provision relates to the protection and maintenance of nationally important biotopes and requires a balancing of interests, which was not adequately performed for the novelle.

VVGE.1991.92.Nr.4 · ow (Art. 18 Abs. 1bis NHG)

Government Official's Role in Shoreline Wall Permit Denial

This provision is cited as the basis for the decision, emphasizing the protection of shore areas and the requirement for balancing interests in permit applications.

VVGE.1995.96.Nr.29 · ow (Art. 18 Abs. 1bis NHG)

Excavation Material Deposit Ruled Landfill, Denied Due to Environmental Concerns

This provision is cited regarding the protection of certain natural habitats and landscape features, which are relevant to the proposed project.

VB.2005.00226 · zh (Art. 18 Abs. 1ter NHG)

Neighbor Appeal Against Harbor Construction Concession Dismissed

Cited in connection with the requirement for the perpetrator to provide appropriate compensation for the impairment of protected habitats.

A-3885/2023 (Art. 18 Abs. 1ter NHG)

Federal Truck Stop Permit Overturned for Procedural Flaws

Cited in relation to compensatory measures under the Federal Nature Conservation Act.

AC.2023.0395 · vd (Art. 18 LPN)

OFEV v. Municipality: Building Permit Annulled Due to Federal Marshland Protection Violation

Cited as the general provision for preventing the disappearance of native species by maintaining adequate habitats (biotopes).

60/2022/17 · sh (Art. 18 Abs. 1 lit. a NHG)

Building Permit Denial Upheld Due to Protection of Dry Meadow

Cited generally as the basis for the obligation to counteract the extinction of species by preserving habitats (biotopes).

60/2022/17 · sh (Art. 18 Abs. 1ter NHG)

Building Permit Denial Upheld Due to Protection of Dry Meadow

Mentioned as a legal standard the lower authority was instructed to apply in its new decision regarding the first building depth, although the final appeal decision did not directly rule on its application beyond confirming the lower court's procedural instruction.

V 7 2023 · ai (Art. 18 NHG)

Footpath Inclusion Rejected Due to Capercaillie Habitat Protection

Cited as a basis for the contradiction of the planned path with the protection of the BLN object 1612 Säntisgebiet.

V 8 2023 · ai (Art. 18 Abs. 1 NHG)

Trail Permit Denial Due to Endangered Species Protection

Used as the basis for the need to counteract the extinction of native animal and plant species by preserving habitats.

V 8 2023 · ai (Art. 18 Abs. 1bis NHG)

Trail Permit Denial Due to Endangered Species Protection

Used as a reference point for the importance of preserving habitats, specifically for the capercaillie.