921.0 WAGLFO

CH

Art. 2 Bundesgesetz vom 4. Oktober 1991 über den Wald (WaG) - Begriff des Waldes

WaG; 1. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen

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Art. 2 WaG · Begriff des Waldes

Als Wald gilt jede Fläche, die mit Waldbäumen oder Waldsträuchern bestockt ist und Waldfunktionen erfüllen kann. Entstehung, Nutzungsart und Bezeichnung im Grundbuch sind nicht massgebend.

Als Wald gelten auch: a. Weidwälder, bestockte Weiden (Wytweiden) und Selven; b. unbestockte oder ertraglose Flächen eines Waldgrundstückes, wie Blössen, Waldstrassen und andere forstliche Bauten und Anlagen; c. Grundstücke, für die eine Aufforstungspflicht besteht.

Nicht als Wald gelten isolierte Baum- und Strauchgruppen, Hecken, Alleen, Garten‑, Grün- und Parkanlagen, Baumkulturen, die auf offenem Land zur kurzfristigen Nutzung angelegt worden sind, sowie Bäume und Sträucher auf Einrichtungen zur Stauhaltung und in deren unmittelbarem Vorgelände.

Innerhalb des vom Bundesrat festgesetzten Rahmens können die Kantone bestimmen, ab welcher Breite, welcher Fläche und welchem Alter eine einwachsende Fläche sowie ab welcher Breite und welcher Fläche eine andere Bestockung als Wald gilt. Erfüllt die Bestockung in besonderem Masse Wohlfahrts- oder Schutzfunktionen, so sind die kantonalen Kriterien nicht massgebend.

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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (70)

60/2022/7 · sh (Art. 2 Abs. 2 lit. b WaG)

Denial of Retroactive Permit for Unauthorized Woodland Shelter Upheld

Cited to establish the context for forest-related structures requiring authorization under federal law.

60/2012/27 · sh (Art. 2 Abs. 1 WaG)

Parkland Recognition Over Forestation Determination

This provision defines what constitutes a 'forest' based on vegetation and potential functions, which was central to determining if the area was forest or park.

60/2012/27 · sh (Art. 2 Abs. 3 WaG)

Parkland Recognition Over Forestation Determination

This provision defines what is excluded from the definition of 'forest', specifically listing garden, green, and park areas.

VVGE.1995.96.Nr.32 · ow (Art. 2 Abs. 2 Bst. b WaG)

Forest Road Closure Upheld for Management and Preservation

This provision defines forest roads as part of the forest, which is relevant to the legal framework governing their use and restrictions.

VB.2002.00302 · zh (Art. 2 lit. I WaG)

Forest Classification Reassessment Appeal Dismissed Due to Unchanged Legal Criteria

This article is cited in the context of the decision regarding forest determination and remains the basis for the ruling.

VB.2002.00302 · zh (Art. 2 lit. IV WaG)

Forest Classification Reassessment Appeal Dismissed Due to Unchanged Legal Criteria

This article is cited in the context of the decision regarding forest determination and remains the basis for the ruling.

AC.2025.0066 · vd (art. 2 al. 4 de la loi fédérale sur les forêts (LFo; RS 921.0))

Property Dispute Over Villa Construction and Environmental Assessment

This provision was mentioned as a potential basis for re-examining the clearing permit if a protected biotopes is confirmed, although the final order itself does not directly apply it for the judgment.

VWBES.2024.170 · so (Art. 2 Abs. 1 WaG)

Property Owner v. Planning Authority (Farm Track Retrospective Permission)

Cited in the reasoning to define what constitutes a forest, which was necessary for assessing the path within the forest.

A/3101/2021 · ge (art. 2 al. 1 LFo)

Landowner Standing and Objective Criteria for Forest Classification

Cited in paragraph 13 to define what constitutes a 'forest' under federal law (covered by forest trees/shrubs).

A/3101/2021 · ge (art. 2 al. 3 LFo)

Landowner Standing and Objective Criteria for Forest Classification

Cited in paragraph 13 regarding elements *not* considered forests (isolated groups, hedges, gardens, parks).

A/3101/2021 · ge (art. 2 al. 4 LFo)

Landowner Standing and Objective Criteria for Forest Classification

Cited in paragraph 14, relating to cantonal specifications of forest criteria and exceptions for important social/protective functions.

BRGE.IV.Nr.0052.202 · zh (Art. 2 Abs. 2 lit. c WaG)

Property Owner v. Cantonal Nature and Landscape Office Regarding Forest Boundary Definition

Cited in relation to land requiring reforestation as a basis for assuming forest status after clearing.

BRGE.IV.Nr.0052.202 · zh (Art. 2 Abs. 4 WaG)

Property Owner v. Cantonal Nature and Landscape Office Regarding Forest Boundary Definition

Cited in the context of the cantons' authority to determine specific quantitative criteria for forest qualification.

BRGE.IV.Nr.0052.202 · zh (Art. 2 WaG)

Property Owner v. Cantonal Nature and Landscape Office Regarding Forest Boundary Definition

Cited as the primary legal definition for what constitutes a forest, which was central to the dispute, although the specific orders do not cite it for the final decision on the merits (only for context).

TVR.2018.Nr.30 · tg (Art. 2 Abs. 1 WaG)

Landowners' Appeal Dismissed Regarding Static Forest Boundary Determination

Defines the legal requirement for an area to be considered forest, which was central to the finding that the area qualified as forest.