Regulation on the Protection of the Fens and Transitional Bogs 'Brunnen' and 'Fliesmatt' including the Bog Educational Trail in the Municipality of Andermatt - Protection Objective
Table of Provisions (14)
Statutory Text (14 Provisions)
1. This regulation aims for the long-term, undiminished, and comprehensive preservation of the valuable flat and transitional moors in the regions of Brunnen and Fliesmatt, Andermatt municipality, as habitats for rare and protected plant and animal species, plant communities, and animal communities, as well as invigorating elements of a diverse landscape.
2. The purpose of the moor nature trail is to educate the public about the formation and significance of moor biotopes.
1. Protected Area Plan for Lowland Moor Brunnen / Fliesmatt
1. The area of Brunnen / Fliesmatt south of Mariahilf is designated as a protected area. Only properties owned by the Corporation of Ursern are affected.
2. The location and boundaries of the protected area are specified in the plan attached hereto, which forms an integral part of these regulations.
1. The protected area is divided into the following zones
a) Zone I: Nature Conservation Zone I
b) Zone II: Nature Conservation Zone II
c) Zone III: Nature Conservation Surroundings Zone
2. The allocation of the protection zones is determined by the plan in the annex.
1. Zones I and II are intended to ensure the undiminished preservation of the moor vegetation with its specific plant communities and animal communities. Zone I also aims for the regeneration of areas already damaged by grazing.
2. Zone III serves to protect the nature conservation zones from undesirable impacts (buffer zone).
**1. Prohibited in the protection zones according to Article 3 are all measures and facilities that:**
a) can impair the protected object
b) can endanger the protection goals
c) can adversely affect plants and animals
d) can negatively alter the natural conditions
e) appear disruptive in the landscape image
**2. In particular, it is prohibited to:**
a) let dogs run freely
b) kill, injure, capture, or disturb wild animals, except for authorized hunting and fishing
c) pick, dig up, or destroy wild plants
d) introduce non-native animals and non-endemic plants
e) light fires
f) store, tent, and camp
g) leave waste of any kind
1. In Nature Conservation Zone I, in addition to the prohibitions according to Article 5, it is prohibited to
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| a) | use plant protection products according to Annex 4.3 of the Chemical Ordinance (SR [814.013](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.013/en)) as well as fertilizers and equivalent products according to Annex 4.5 of the Chemical Ordinance (SR [814.013](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.013/en)) | | |
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| b) | construct buildings and facilities of any kind, unless they serve the protection objectives | | |
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| c) | alter the terrain, particularly by depositing, excavating, and removing material | | |
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| d) | carry out drainage | | |
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| e) | drive or enter the area, unless the Department of Nature and Landscape Protection has granted permission for maintenance and usage purposes | | |
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| f) | drive animals through and allow grazing | | |
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| g) | carry out irrigation | | |
1. In Nature Conservation Zone II, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 5, it is forbidden to
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| a) | use plant treatment products according to Appendix 4.3 of the Substances Ordinance (SR [814.013](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.013/en)) as well as the use of fertilizers and equivalent products according to Appendix 4.5 of the Substances Ordinance (SR [814.013](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.013/en)) | | |
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| b) | erect all types of buildings and facilities, unless they serve the conservation objectives | | |
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| c) | alter the terrain, especially depositing, excavation, and extraction of materials | | |
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| d) | drain | | |
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| e) | enter the area outside of the trail designated as a hiking path in the plan according to the appendix; entry and passage for maintenance and use by the landowner or operator within the previous scope are reserved | | |
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| f) | irrigate | | |
2. The alpine ascent and free grazing are permitted to the previous extent.
1. In Zone III, there are no additional prohibitions beyond Article 5. The construction of buildings and facilities, as well as changes to the terrain, are generally permissible, but they must not affect the flat bogs. Fertilization adapted to the plant population with manure is allowed, except in reed areas and moors, in dwarf shrub heaths, and near surface waters.
1. The existing usage of the corporate land by the Andermatt-Gemsstock Cable Car Company, the Andermatt Village Shooting Society, and any potential legal successors, whether contractually or officially registered, shall remain protected, provided that such usage does not contradict the protective objective pursued by these regulations.
1. The protected area shall be maintained through professional management by the property owner or operator as follows
a) The moor vegetation in Zones I and II shall be maintained in consultation with the Department of Nature and Landscape Protection.
b) Zone I shall be fenced at the expense of the Canton of Uri. The fence is to be erected in a timely manner before the livestock drive in the spring and removed before the onset of winter.
2. The costs for the landscaping measures and information measures, as well as ongoing maintenance, shall be borne by the Canton of Uri.
3. The competent directorate may, within the framework of these regulations and available credits, enter into contracts with the affected property owner or operator to ensure the appropriate maintenance of the protected area.
4. If the property owner or operator cannot ensure the maintenance of the moor biotopes and the maintenance of the moor educational trail themselves, they are obligated to permit the maintenance and upkeep in accordance with paragraph 1 or the maintenance plans by the Canton of Uri or its agents.
1. The protected area is marked by the Canton of Uri with signs and posts.
2. The supervisory authorities according to the legislation on nature and heritage protection, hunting, fishing, water protection, and forestry shall monitor compliance with the provisions of these regulations.
3. When special circumstances, particularly the purpose pursuant to Article 1, require it, the competent directorate may permit exceptions to these provisions. It may attach conditions and requirements to such exceptions.
1. Whoever violates the provisions of Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9, and Article 10 shall be punished with a fine of up to 5,000 Francs according to Article 34 of the Law on the Protection of Nature and Heritage (RB 10.5101).
2. The original state shall be restored at the expense of the guilty party.
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on March 1, 2000.