Regulations on the protection of raised bogs, fens and springs on the Urnerboden - Protection Objective

1. The purpose of this regulation is to preserve the valuable moor and marshland, waters, and springs on the Urnerboden, in the municipality of Spiringen, as habitats for rare plant and animal species, plant communities, and animal groups, as well as to maintain them as a vital element of a diverse landscape.

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1. Argseeli - Cold Spring


2. Mättenwang, Hergersboden, Forest Cabin


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1. The following areas are placed under protection in accordance with the plan in the annex, which is an integral part of this regulation

a) Argseeli and Kaltenbrunnen. Raised bog and reed landscape with forested drumlin hills, stream courses, and shallow lakes at the confluence of Kaltenbrunnen and Fätschbach up to near the cantonal border. The affected properties are

1. Parcel No. 2 T9 (partially), 3 T10 (partially), 3 T11 (partially): Corporation Uri

2. Parcel No. 55 (partially): Canton Uri

3. Parcel No. 65 (partially), 67 (partially), 68 (partially), 69 (partially): Private

b) South of Mättenwang and west of Sunne. Reed meadows with various stream courses and a willow grove. The affected properties are

1. Parcel No. 3 T9 (partially): Corporation Uri

2. Parcel No. 50 (partially): Canton Uri

c) The springs south of Waldhüttli (Coord. 710.270/192.930), southeast of Hergersboden (Coord. 711.480/193.750), and at Kaltenbrunnen (Coord. 713.640/195.780). Only properties owned by the Corporation Uri are affected.

1. The protection objects a) and b) are marked by the Canton of Uri with signs and posts.

1. The protected areas are divided into the following zones

a) Zone I: Raised Bog

b) Zone II: Fen

c) Zone III: Shallow Lake with Shore

d) Zone IV: Water and Shore Protection Zone along the bodies of water within the protected areas, 5 meters wide on each side

e) Zone V: Forest within the protected areas

f) Zone VI: Springs with Surroundings and Outflow

2. The zoning assignment results from the plans, which are an integral part of this regulation.

1. The zones I, II, III, IV aim to comprehensively preserve the moors and reeds as well as the bodies of water with their plant communities and animal populations.

2. The zones V and VI serve to secure the remaining zones and the protection of important landscape elements.

1. The following measures and facilities are prohibited in the protection zones according to Article 4

a) that can affect the objects of protection

b) that can endanger the protection goals

c) that can affect plants and animals

d) that can adversely alter the natural conditions

e) that appear disruptive in the landscape

2. Specifically, it is prohibited to

a) erect buildings and structures of any kind, unless they serve the purpose of the protection zone

b) alter the terrain, especially to deposit, excavate, and remove material

c) irrigate and drain, as well as introduce or allow wastewater to seep

d) use toxic substances

e) remove groups of trees, individual standing trees, and prominent individual shrubs

f) afforest or establish tree stands

g) engage in agriculture and horticulture

h) introduce plants and animals, except for regular fish stocking

i) pick, dig up, or destroy wild plants

k) kill, injure, catch, or disturb wild animals, except for authorized hunting and fishing

l) store, pitch tents, and camp, as well as to provide spaces for these purposes

m) light fires

1. In the peat bogs, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, it is forbidden to

a) apply fertilizer

b) graze livestock

c) mow more than once per year and before September 1st

d) drive or enter the area except for maintenance and usage purposes

**1. In fens, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, it is forbidden to:**

a) apply fertilizer

b) mow more than once a year and before September 1st

c) access and enter the areas except for maintenance and utilization purposes

1. In the shallow lake and on its shore, it is further prohibited in addition to the bans under Article 6

a) to fertilize

b) to mow more than once a year and before September 1

c) to drive or enter the area except for maintenance and utilization purposes, with the exception of authorized fishing

d) to swim and to navigate the water surface with floating devices of any kind, as well as to station such devices

1. Article 6 prohibits

a) fertilizing with liquid and commercial fertilizers

b) fortifying and altering the banks

1. In the forest within the area of the protected objects, the existing forestry legislation applies in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6.

1. In the area of the springs south of Waldhüttli and southeast of Hergersboden and their outflows into the Fätschbach, it is prohibited, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6

a) to capture and divert the water.

2. In the area of the springs at Kaltenbrunnen, it is prohibited, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6

a) to fertilize,

b) to capture and divert the water.

1. The protected areas shall be maintained through appropriate use as follows

a) The moor and reed vegetation in the raised and flat bogs and on the shore of the shallow lake (Zones I, II, and III) shall be mowed once annually, after September 1st. The mowing litter must be collected in heaps or removed by April 15th of the following year at the latest.

b) The existing ditches within the protected areas must be maintained.

c) Zone I shall be fenced at the expense of the Canton of Uri.

2. To the extent required by conservation objectives or if it is in the interest of utilization, the allowed and necessary maintenance and upkeep measures shall be recorded in detailed maintenance plans by the Canton of Uri.

3. If the landowners cannot ensure the maintenance work themselves, they are obliged to tolerate the maintenance and upkeep according to paragraph 1 or according to the maintenance plans by the Canton of Uri or its appointees.

1. The supervisory authorities according to the legislation on hunting, fishing, nature and heritage protection, water protection, and forestry, as well as the common land supervisor of the Uri Corporation, monitor compliance with these regulations.

2. If special circumstances, particularly the purpose mentioned in Article 1, necessitate it, the competent directorate may, under protective conditions and stipulations, allow exceptions to these provisions.

1. Whoever violates the provisions of Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, Article 10, Article 11, and Article 12 shall be punished by detention or a fine of up to 5,000 francs.

2. The original state shall be restored at the expense of the guilty party.

1. This Regulation shall enter into force on June 1, 1988.