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Art. 18b Bundesgesetz vom 1. Juli 1966 über den Natur- und Heimatschutz (NHG)
NHG; Zweck; 3. Abschnitt: Schutz der einheimischen Tier- und Pflanzenwelt; Biotope von regionaler und lokaler Bedeutung und ökologischer Ausgleich
Art. 18b NHG
Die Kantone sorgen für Schutz und Unterhalt der Biotope von regionaler und lokaler Bedeutung.
In intensiv genutzten Gebieten inner- und ausserhalb von Siedlungen sorgen die Kantone für ökologischen Ausgleich mit Feldgehölzen, Hecken, Uferbestockungen oder mit anderer naturnaher und standortgemässer Vegetation. Dabei sind die Interessen der landwirtschaftlichen Nutzung zu berücksichtigen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (32)
A/3647/2023 · ge (art. 18b al. 1 LPN)
Environmental Groups v. Territorial Department: Biotope Protection Decision Denial
This provision, which mandates cantons to ensure the protection and maintenance of regional and local biotopes, was cited by the appellants in support of their conclusions.
A/3647/2023 · ge (art. 18b al. 1 LPN)
Associations v. Administrative Department on Biotope Designation Denial of Justice
This provision, concerning biotope protection of regional/local importance, was cited in the subsidiary conclusion of the appeal that the court rejected.
VB.2023.00009 · zh (Art. 18b Abs. I NHG)
Ecological Evaluation Requirement Upheld in Building Permit Dispute
This provision relates to the protection of biotopes, which was the subject of the dispute regarding the need for protective status clarification.
VB.2021.00637 · zh (Art. 18b Abs. II NHG)
Building Permit Denial Upheld for Agricultural Soil Improvement Due to Wetland Regeneration Concerns
This provision is used to assess whether terrain alterations in the agricultural zone are compliant with zoning regulations, specifically concerning the sustainable improvement of agricultural land suitability and the absence of overriding interests.
AC.2019.0302 · vd (art. 18b al. 1 LPN)
Pierres Pointes Ski Area Zoning Appeal Dismissed
Cited in reasoning 4(a) regarding the cantons' duty to protect regionally and locally important biotopes.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0082.201 · zh (Art. 18b Abs. 2 NHG)
Municipal Building Permit Appeal Regarding Shopping Center Expansion and Heritage Compliance
Cited in the context of the appellants' claim regarding the destruction of a valuable ruderal area on the roof, which the court dismissed.
B.2015.59 · sg (Art. 18a und 18b Absatz 1 NHG)
Forest Clearing Permit Upheld, Overall Zoning Plan Overturned Due to RPG Violation
Cited in the reasoning regarding circumstances where real compensation can be waived for habitat maintenance/enhancement.
B.2015.59 · sg (Art. 18a und 18b Absatz 1 NHG)
Appeal of Zoning Plan Amendments Conflict with Federal Law Post-Moratorium
Cited in the reasoning section regarding waiver of clearing compensation for the preservation and upgrading of biotopes.
AC.2014.0290 · vd (art. 18b LPN)
Appeal Against Denial of Regularization for Agricultural Constructions in Protected Zones
Cited regarding the cantonal duty to protect regional and local biotopes.
AN.2014.00002 · zh (Art. 18b NHG)
Farmer's Appeal on Nature Conservation Compensation Regulations Dismissed
Cited in relation to national importance biotopes and compensation.
AC.2011.0087 · vd (Art. 18b LPN)
Owner v. Municipality: Chalet Construction in Protected Marsh Area
Cited in the reasoning section (Considerant 3) regarding the consideration of local and regional biotope importance in land-use planning.
AC.2010.0333 · vd (art. 18b LPN)
Appeal Against Building Permit Near Forest Boundary and Neighboring Property Setback Violation
Although the court discussed the biotope issue extensively, the final order admitted the appeal on other grounds (forest distance and property boundary distance), not explicitly citing LPN articles in the dispositive.
AF.2009.0004 · vd (Art. 18b LPN)
Environmental Organization v. Classification Commission (Morainic Mound Leveling)
Provision defining regional and local biotopes, the classification of which was central to the analysis regarding the possibility of authorizing the mound's removal.
AC.2010.0042 · vd (Art. 18b LPN)
Property Owner Appeal of Construction Permit Approval Regarding Servitudes, Soil Stability, and Forest Setback
Cited in relation to the protection of forest edges as valuable biotopes.
AC.2007.0026 · vd (Art. 18b LPN)
Hotel Expansion Approval Upheld Against Neighbor Challenge Regarding View Obstruction and Green Corridor Impact
The court discusses the cantonal duty to protect local and regional biotopes, which forms the basis for reviewing the biotope claim.