Regulations on the protection of the Maderanertal and Fellital region

1. This regulation and the protective provisions contained therein aim to preserve the high alpine valleys of Maderanertal and Fellital in as unchanged a state as possible, to protect the adequate permanent settlement of the valleys and the landscape from harmful interventions, while maintaining the customary local agricultural, alpine, and forestry use.

2. Acquired rights remain reserved.

1. Delimitation of the Protected Area, Plan I


1. The Maderanertal/Fellital area is placed under protection within the following boundaries

a) Rienzenstock

b) Schijenstock

c) Schneehüenerstock

d) Piz Tiarms

e) Fedenstock

f) Piz Giuv

g) Piz Nair

h) Chrüzlistock

i) Oberalpstock

j) Piz Ault

k) Brichlig

l) Gross Düssi

m) Piz Cazarauls

n) Clariden

o) Chämmliberg

p) Gross Windgällen

q) Chilcherbergen

r) Dorfbannwald

s) along Reuss

t) Fellibrücke

u) Taghorn

v) Rienzenstock

2. The delineation of the protected area is derived from the plan in Appendix 1 of this regulation.

1. Plan of the Nature Protection Zone Golzern, Plan II


1. All structural measures must be consistent with the purpose article. They must neither disfigure the valleys nor lead to a risk to the current character of the landscape.

1. Protective Zone Plan, Plan III


1. Location-Based Structures and Facilities, such as Energy Production Facilities, Military Installations, and Tourist Facilities, Must Not Impair the Natural Character of the Valleys.

1. Protection Zone Plan, Plan IV


1. Roads are to be designed in terms of extent and alignment in such a way that minimal alterations to the terrain are required.

2. Cuts and embankments that are exposed within the landscape are to be reclaimed with suitable measures.

1. Protection Zone Plan, Plan V


1. The biotopes in the area of the Golzernsee and its surroundings are placed under protection. The delineation of the individual protection zones is determined by the plan in Appendix 2 of these regulations.

2. The protection objects are divided into the following zones according to the intensity of the protection provisions

a) Zone I: Shallow water areas on the western shore of the Golzernsee

b) Zone II: Landward shore of the Golzernsee

c) Zone III: Moors east of the Golzernsee

1. Prohibited within the protection zones according to Article 6 are all measures and facilities aimed at more intensive use, which

a) can affect the protection objects

b) can affect plants and animals

c) can adversely alter natural conditions

d) may appear disruptive in the landscape

2. Specifically prohibited are

a) constructing buildings and facilities

b) altering the terrain, particularly depositing or removing materials

c) draining as well as discharging or allowing wastewater to percolate

d) removing groups of trees or individual trees

e) picking, digging up, and destroying wild plants

f) camping and setting up tents, as well as providing sites for this purpose. Camping between the lakes and the stream at Stall Jauch remains permitted in its previous scope. If required by the protection interest, the responsible directorate will impose restrictions.

**1. In Protected Zone I, it is additionally prohibited:**

a) to enter the lakebed

b) to operate and station flotation devices of any kind

**2. In Protected Zone II, it is additionally prohibited:**

a) to access the area except for agricultural purposes

b) to fertilize outside the growing season

c) to spread slurry or liquid fertilizer

d) to use toxic substances

e) The regulations of forestry legislation apply to the southern and eastern wooded banks

**3. In Protected Zone III, it is additionally prohibited:**

a) to fertilize and use toxic substances

b) to ignite fires

c) to graze livestock, except for transit to and from the Alps on the cattle drive path

d) to mow before September 1st

e) to enter the area outside the paths designated as hiking trails in the plan; agricultural use for hay production is reserved

f) to afforest and establish tree stands

g) to allow dogs to run freely

1. The protection zone is to be marked along the hiking trails and the borders.

2. The competent directorate may, within the framework of these regulations and the available credits, conclude contracts with the affected landowners to ensure the appropriate maintenance of the protection objects.

1. The floodplain areas along the Chärstelenbach in Stössi, Stäuberboden, and Griessboden are placed under protection. The delineation of the individual protection zones is depicted in the plan in Appendix 3 of these regulations.

2. The floodplain objects 107, 355, and 1008 pursuant to Appendix 1 of the Ordinance on the Protection of Floodplains of National Importance are parts of this protected area.

3. The protection objects are classified according to the intensity of the protection provisions into the following zones

a) Zone I: Core Nature Protection Zone Floodplain I

b) Zone II: Core Nature Protection Zone Floodplain II

c) Zone III: Core Nature Protection Zone Glacial Foreland

d) Zone IV: Surrounding Nature Protection Zone Floodplain

1. Prohibited in the protective zones as per Article 9a are all measures and facilities that

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| d) | appear disturbing in the landscape image | | |

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| a) | altering the terrain, especially depositing, excavating, or removing material | | |

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| c) | draining and irrigating | | |

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| d) | an alpine and forestry use that results in a permanent impairment of the protected habitats | | |

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| e) | driving with the exception of contractual maintenance of the protection objects | | |

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| f) | the use of fertilizers according to Appendix 2.6 of the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks in Handling Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations, and Articles (SR [814.81](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.81/de)) | | |

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| g) | the use of plant protection products according to Appendix 2.5 of the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks in Handling Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations, and Articles (SR [814.81](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.81/de)) | | |

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| h) | the removal or planting of individual trees and shrubs except on the instruction of the competent authority[[2]](#enumeration_itemtext_content_fn_8230_2_2_c) | | |

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| i) | killing, capturing, or disturbing wild animals. Exceptions are authorized hunting and fishing | | |

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| k) | picking, digging up, or destroying wild plants | | |

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| l) | introducing non-native animals and non-native plants | | |

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| m) | leaving any kind of waste | | |

3. The maintenance and renewal of lawfully constructed facilities, buildings, as well as supply and disposal lines are ensured under the preservation of the protection objects, provided that no other legal provisions conflict. In particular, measures for the protection of existing infrastructures such as buildings or paths within the protection perimeter remain possible.

4. The exploitation of sediments or the removal of dead wood to prevent flood damage and ensure the safety of people and important goods is only allowed after consultation with the competent authority[[3]](#paragraphtext_content_fn_14809_2_3_c), the cantonal environmental protection authority[[4]](#paragraphtext_content_fn_14809_2_4_c), and the cantonal water construction authority[[5]](#paragraphtext_content_fn_14809_2_5_c). The safety of people and important goods takes precedence.

5. During rare flood events that endanger the safety of people and important goods, emergency measures to avert the dangers are permitted. The responsible cantonal authority[[6]](#paragraphtext_content_fn_14810_2_6_c) must be notified subsequently.

1. In Protection Zone I, it is additionally prohibited

a) to enter or traverse the floodplain habitats

b) all alpine or forestry use, except as provided under Article 9b Paragraph 4

c) hunting and fishing

2. In Protection Zone II, all alpine or forestry use is additionally prohibited.

1. The alpine agricultural use in the nature reserve core zone "Glacial Forefield" and in the nature reserve surrounding zone "Floodplains" is regulated by agreements between the alpine cooperatives and the competent cantonal authority.

2. Maintenance work is carried out in consultation with the cantonal specialist offices, the Uri Corporation, the municipality, and interested organizations.

3. If the landowners and managers cannot ensure the maintenance work necessary to achieve the protection goals themselves, they are obliged to tolerate maintenance and upkeep by the canton or its representatives.

4. Design measures corresponding to the protection goals (non-periodic measures for preservation and enhancement) are implemented after obtaining the consent of the landowners.

5. The boundaries of the protection zones, the management units, as well as the paths accessible to the public are marked on the ground with signs and posts, insofar as they are necessary for the protection of the objects.

6. The most important protection provisions are published on information boards at the edge of the protected area.

7. The costs for design measures and information measures, as well as ongoing maintenance, are borne by the canton.

8. Landowners or managers are entitled to appropriate compensation based on Article 18c paragraph 2 of the NHG if they restrict previous uses or provide a service without corresponding economic return in the interest of the protection goals.

1. The following natural objects are placed under protection

a) High and low moor flora on glacial abrasion humps, Holenbalm

b) Lämmerbach Waterfall, south of Blindensee

c) Bären Waterfall, at the end of the valley

d)-e) * ...

f) Giant erratic block and tree Cholplatz at the smelting furnace

g) 4 Waterfalls (Spritzbach, Milchbach, etc.) behind Balmenegg

h) Balmen Forest and Butzliseeli

i) Brunnibach Waterfall (Stäuber)

k) Stäfelibach Waterfall

l) Ore deposits and old mining sites in Stüben on the Bristenstock

m) Old ore mines at Schwarz-Stöckli in the Windgällen area

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o) Bristenseeli below the Bristenfirn

p) Spillauisee in the back of the Etzlital

q) Stalden Waterfall at the entrance to the Etzlital

r) Double-stemmed sweet chestnut in Hinter-Ried, Riedmatt

1. The following cultural objects and secular buildings are placed under protection

a) Walker House, HB 544/545, Hinterried, Riedmatt

b) Peter Walker House, HB 53/399, Hinterried, Bitzi

c) "Untere Gand" House, HB 169, Hinterried

d) The following buildings in Vorder-Ried: St. Eligius Chapel; Jauch House, HB 393/784, north of the chapel; A. Walker House, near the chapel, HB 408

e) Old Gotthard Road in Ried from Amsteg to Riedmatt including avalanche protection hole at Bristlaui

f) St. Anton Chapel, Vorderbristen

g) Furger House, HB 615, Vorderbristen; including storage in the Hausmatt

h) "Old Post" House, HB 250, Bristen

i) Parish Church Bristen, HB 842

k) Smelting Furnace in Obermatt, HB 1203, Bristen

l) The following buildings in Wiler Frentschenberg: St. Josef Chapel, HB 892, Gnos House, HB 246/249

m) SAC Hotel Balmenegg, HB 23

n) Community gardens in Lägni

o) Chapel on Riedweg "Röstichappeli"

p) "Obere Gand" House, HB 170

q) Storage in Bränd, Ried, HB 64

1. The following watercourses are designated as protected

a) Chärstelenbach upstream of Lägni

b) Fellibach upstream of Bocktalstegli at 1,180 m above sea level (upper course)

1. The objects pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 are protected against unlawful interference under Article 6 of the Ordinance concerning the Protection of Nature and Heritage. The use of the objects within the existing framework as well as the acquired rights remain assured.

2. Measures and changes to and within these objects, as well as in the immediate vicinity of these objects, are permitted only with the approval of the competent authority.

1. The objects according to Article 11a are to be preserved undiminished for at least 80 years.

2. In particular, it is prohibited to

a) use the protected waters for energy generation

b) erect buildings and facilities of any kind within the protected waters, unless they serve the purpose of protection

3. Reserved are works and structural measures necessary to ensure flood protection or to allow crossings for the development of the area (e.g., bridges or fords).

4. Small hydropower plants without network feed-in (stand-alone operation) can generally continue to be constructed and operated in the protected waters.

5. Moreover, existing lawfully exercised uses and usage rights concerning buildings and facilities within the protected waters remain guaranteed.

1. Whoever violates the provisions of Articles 3 to 5, 7, 8, 9b, 9c, and 12 shall be punished with a fine of up to 5,000 Swiss Francs.

2. The original state must be restored at the expense of the convicted person.

1. The competent directorate shall enforce this regulation as well as the protective measures contained therein.

2. The supervisory authorities pursuant to legislation concerning nature and heritage protection, hunting, fishing, water protection, and forestry shall monitor compliance with the provisions of this regulation.

3. If special circumstances, particularly the purpose according to Article 1, require it, the competent directorate may permit exceptions to the provisions of this regulation under safeguarding conditions.

1. This regulation and the protective provisions contained therein shall enter into force on May 1, 1986.