Decision of the Governing Council on the Nature Conservation Fund - Principles and Purpose
Table of Provisions (6)
Statutory Text (6 Articles)
1. The Nature Conservation Fund is an earmarked asset of the canton, which is to be managed and utilized in accordance with the provisions of this resolution.
2. The purpose of the fund is to support measures in the field of nature and landscape conservation.
1. The Fund consists of the existing assets. It is augmented by
a) the income generated from assets;
b) earmarked contributions;
c) repayments from loans.
2. When allocating contributions or loans, consideration must be given to the Fund's financial position.
1. The State Commission exercises supreme supervision over the fund and decides on the granting of contributions and loans exceeding CHF 10,000, as well as on the contributions of the canton to the fund.
2. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry administers the fund and decides on contributions and loans up to CHF 10,000.
3. The State Treasury invests the fund's assets and handles the disbursements.
1. Contributions or loans for the costs of care and maintenance of nature and landscape-related objects, in accordance with the Ordinance on Nature and Heritage Protection (VNH) of March 13, 1989, and other protected natural objects are provided from the fund, provided that no other public sector contributions have been granted for this purpose.
2. In cases of hardship, contributions or loans can be provided even if the public sector has already granted other contributions.
3. The applicant must bear at least 20% of the total costs in any case.
4. If the applicant is not the property owner, the provision of funds from the fund may be conditional upon an appropriate participation by the property owner.
1. Contributions or loans that have been incorrectly made are to be refunded to the fund.
1. This resolution takes effect immediately.