Regulations on the protection of mires and dry grasslands in Gitschenen in the municipality of Isenthal - Protective Objective

1. This regulation aims to ensure the long-term, undiminished, and comprehensive preservation of the valuable moorland biotopes and dry meadows in the Gitschenen area, municipality of Isenthal, as habitats for rare and protected animal and plant species, plant communities, and animal communities, as well as a vibrant element of a diverse landscape and a testament to former farming practices.

2. The maintenance and management are guided by the nature conservation goal to be pursued in each case.

1. Protection Zone Plan Subarea "Hinter-Gitschenen-Wasenegg"


1. Governing the areas protected under the present regulation are the protection zone plans. These are an integral part of the present regulation.

2. The fen object 2740 according to Annex 1 of the Ordinance on the Protection of Fens of National Importance (SR [451.33](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/451.33/en)) and the items 10303 and 10327 of the draft federal inventory of dry meadows and pastures of national importance are parts of this protected area.

3. The following objects are placed under protection

| Object No. | Name | Affected Parcels |

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| 1 | Dry Meadow "Steinplanggen" | 441 |

| 2 | Dry Meadow "Grotzenplanggen/Chüeband" | 353, 354, 441 |

| 3 | Dry Meadow "Ober Egg" | 367, 368 |

| 4 | Dry Meadow "Wasenegg" | 367 |

| 5 | Dry Meadow "Horlachen" | 422 |

| 6 | Fen "Chneiwis/Schrindi" | 353, 368, 401, 402, 403, 405, 407 |

| 7 | Amphibian Biotope "Chneiwis" | 353, 358 |

| 8 | Intermediate Bog "Gitschenen" | 355 |

| 9 | Fen "Bachtobel" | 354 |

| 10 | Dry Meadow "Hinter-Egg" | 355 |

| 11 | Fens and Dry Meadows "Hinter-Egg" | 366 |

4. The location and boundaries of the protected area are determined by the two plans in the appendix, which are part of this regulation.

1. Protection Zone Plan Subarea "Steinplanggen-Chüeband"


1. The protected area is divided into the following zones

a) Core Nature Conservation Zone Moor

b) Core Nature Conservation Zone Dry Meadow

c) Surrounding Nature Conservation Zone A

d) Surrounding Nature Conservation Zone B

2. The assignment of protection zones is determined by the two plans attached in the annex.

1. The Nature Conservation Core Zone Moor aims at the unimpaired preservation of the flat and intermediate moors with their specific plant communities and animal associations.

2. The Nature Conservation Core Zone Dry Meadow aims at the unimpaired preservation of the dry meadows and pastures with their specific plant communities and animal associations.

3. The Nature Conservation Surrounding Zone (Buffer Zone) serves to protect the nature conservation core zones from undesirable impacts, as well as to protect the landscape and preserve the habitat for endangered species in the transition area between conventionally used agricultural land and the nature conservation core zones.

1. Prohibited in the core areas of nature conservation according to Article 3 are all measures and facilities that

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| a) | may affect the protected object | | |

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| b) | may endanger the conservation objectives | | |

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| c) | may affect plants and animals | | |

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| d) | may adversely alter natural conditions | | |

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| e) | may appear disruptive in the landscape image | | |

2. In particular, prohibited are

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| a) | erecting structures and facilities of any kind, unless they serve conservation objectives | | |

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| b) | altering terrain, especially depositing, excavating, and extracting material | | |

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| c) | draining and irrigating as well as discharging wastewater | | |

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| d) | conducting agricultural and forestry use that results in permanent damage to the habitats worthy of protection | | |

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| e) | the use of plant treatment products according to Annex 2.5 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (SR [814.81](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/814.81/en)) and the use of fertilizers and equivalent products according to Annex 2.6 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance | | |

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| f) | grazing the land; extensive grazing in the fall is permissible, as long as it does not cause visible trampling damage | | |

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| g) | removal and planting of individual trees and shrubs outside the forest area, except on the instruction of the competent directorate[[1]](#enumeration_itemtext_content_fn_8404_2_1_c) | | |

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| h) | killing, injuring, capturing or disturbing wild animals, except for authorized hunting | | |

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| i) | picking, uprooting or destroying wild plants, except for the removal of trees in the forest area to maintain conservation objectives | | |

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| j) | introducing non-native animals and non-local plants | | |

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| k) | kindling fires | | |

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| l) | storing, camping, and pitching tents | | |

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

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| n) | entering the area outside the marked paths, except for maintenance and usage purposes according to this regulation | | |

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| o) | driving in the area, except for maintenance and usage purposes according to this regulation | | |

3. The maintenance and renewal of legally established facilities, buildings, and supply and disposal lines remain guaranteed, provided that protection objects are preserved and no other legal provisions oppose.

4. The ski operation remains guaranteed within the existing framework. Within the protection zones, areas may only be skied on with a sufficient snow layer.

5. The maintenance and renewal of the access road between the areas of Chneiwis and Schrindi remain guaranteed on the existing route.

1. Prohibited in nature conservation surrounding zones according to Article 3 are all measures and facilities that

a) may impair the protected object

b) may endanger the conservation objectives

c) may affect plants and animals

d) may adversely alter natural conditions

e) may appear disruptive in the landscape

2. Specifically prohibited are

a) constructing any kind of buildings and facilities, unless they serve the conservation objectives

b) altering terrain, particularly depositing, excavating, and removing material

c) draining and irrigating, as well as discharging wastewater

d) engaging in agricultural and forestry use that results in permanent impairment of the protected habitats

e) grazing the areas; extensive overgrazing in autumn is permissible, as long as it does not cause visible trampling damage

f) removing and planting individual trees and shrubs outside the closed forest except upon instruction from the competent authority

g) killing, injuring, capturing, or disturbing wild animals, except for authorized hunting

h) picking, uprooting, or destroying wild plants

i) introducing non-native animals and non-native plants

j) lighting fires

k) storing, pitching tents, and camping

l) leaving waste of any kind

m) entering the area outside the marked paths, unless for maintenance and usage purposes in accordance with these regulations

n) driving in the area, unless for maintenance and usage purposes in accordance with these regulations

3. In nature conservation surrounding zone A, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, the use of plant treatment products according to Annex 2.5 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (SR 814.81) as well as the use of fertilizers and equivalent products according to Annex 2.6 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance is prohibited.

4. In nature conservation surrounding zone B, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, the use of liquid fertilizers according to Annex 2.6 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (SR 814.81) is prohibited.

1. The protected area is to be managed professionally and appropriately according to its location. All maintenance and care activities must align with the protection objectives.

2. The competent Directorate 1 may, within the framework of this regulation and the available credits, conclude contracts with the affected landowner or the manager to ensure the proper maintenance of the protected area.

3. The boundaries of the protection zones and management units, as well as the paths accessible to the public, will be marked in the terrain as necessary to protect the objects.

4. The main protection provisions will be published on information boards at the edge of the protected area.

5. If the landowner or manager cannot ensure the maintenance of the moor biotopes and dry meadows themselves, they are obliged to tolerate care and maintenance by the Canton of Uri or its deputies.

1. The costs for the ongoing maintenance of the protected area, the design measures (enhancement measures from a nature conservation perspective), as well as the measures for informing the public, are to be borne by the Canton of Uri.

2. Landowners or land managers are entitled to appropriate compensation based on Article 18c paragraph 2 of the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA) if they limit the previous use in the interest of the protection objectives or provide a service without a corresponding economic return.

1. The protected area shall be marked by the competent authority with signs and posts.

2. The supervisory authorities in accordance with the legislation on nature conservation 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 under Article 1 or scientific interest, require it, the competent authority may permit exceptions to these provisions. It may impose conditions and stipulations in connection with such exceptions.

1. Anyone who violates the provisions of Article 5 shall be punished with a fine of up to 5,000 francs in accordance with Article 34 of the Nature and Heritage Protection Act.

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

1. This Regulation shall enter into force on November 1, 2018.