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1. The regulation aims to

a) ensure the long-term, undiminished, and comprehensive preservation and promotion of the natural river dynamics of the valuable floodplain area Rüti am Vorderschächen as a habitat for rare and protected animal and plant species, plant communities, and animal communities, as well as a vital element of a diverse, dynamic landscape

b) provide special protection for floodplain-specific breeding birds

c) preserve the geological and geomorphological characteristics

**1. Protection Zone Plan Rüti Floodplain at Vorderschächen**

1. The floodplain area Rüti am Vorderschächen (NS.1219.11) is designated as a protected area. This is a floodplain of national significance.

2. The location and the boundaries of the protected site are defined in the map attached, which forms part of this regulation.

1. The protected area only encompasses a nature conservation zone.

2. The purpose of the nature conservation zone is the unimpaired preservation and restoration of the floodplain dynamics and, in connection with this, the floodplain habitats with their site-specific plant communities and animal communities.

1. In the protected zone according to Article 3, all activities, measures, constructions, and facilities are prohibited that

a) endanger or affect the protected object

b) impair plants and animals

c) adversely alter natural conditions

d) disturb the appearance of the landscape

2. Specifically prohibited are

a) any agricultural uses; except for extensive grazing with cattle or small ruminants. If necessary, further detailed protective measures will be regulated in a nature conservation agreement (fencing, prevention of trampling damage)

b) any forestry uses contrary to the objectives of river and wetland protection

c) allowing dogs to run free (leash requirement); except for dogs used in herding livestock

d) altering terrain, particularly depositing, excavating, and removing material; wood storage (woodpiles) remains permitted as previously conducted

e) removing distinctive structural elements such as field shrubs, rock blocks, stone piles, etc.

f) killing, injuring, capturing, or disturbing endangered or protected wildlife; except for licensed hunting and fishing

g) picking, excavating, or destroying endangered or protected wild plants

h) the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and similar products according to Appendix 2.5 and Appendix 2.6 of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (SR 814.81)

i) inhibiting or removing riverbank and floodplain vegetation from natural development

j) introducing non-native animals and plants unsuited to the site

k) lighting fires; except in designated rest areas

l) storing, tenting, or camping

m) leaving waste of any kind

n) driving within the area, except for maintenance, use purposes, and management in accordance with this regulation; access via the new bridge (Point 1111) remains permitted

3. Permitted are

a) forestry interventions aimed at river and wetland protection objectives and authorized by the forestry authorities

b) so-called clearance to keep cattle drive paths open; east of the bridge (Point 1111), the currently open grazing land may be actively maintained open; interventions in forest perimeter stocking (forest grazing) are to be coordinated with forestry authorities

c) clearing due to avalanche damage

d) measures to protect people and important assets from natural hazards; they must be adjusted to the protection objectives of this regulation

e) emergency measures for immediate hazard prevention during flood events endangering the safety of people and important assets; the Department of Nature and Landscape must be subsequently notified

f) the use of the turning area near the old pedestrian bridge Rüti

4. Existing impairments that contradict the protection objectives must be reversed or reduced.

5. Maintenance and renewal of legally established facilities, buildings, and supply and disposal lines are permitted while sparing the protected objects.

6. Natural sediment deposits on the access road Äsch, originating from streams on the valley flanks, may be transferred to the floodplain.

7. Clearing operations following storms are only permitted with the approval of the Department of Nature and Landscape.

1. The protected object, if necessary, shall be managed and maintained appropriately and in accordance with its location, in consultation with the Department of Nature and Landscape. All maintenance and care activities must align with the protection objectives. The measures required for this are exempt from the prohibitions under this regulation.

2. Any emerging invasive neophytes are to be controlled.

3. If the property owners or managers affected do not personally ensure the maintenance of the protected objects, they are obliged to permit the care and maintenance by the state or its representatives without incurring any costs.

4. Interventions in the forest area shall be conducted in prior consultation with the responsible forestry authorities.

1. The Department of Nature and Landscape marks the boundaries of the protected area and the publicly accessible paths on the ground, in consultation with the landowners, insofar as this is necessary for the protection of the objects.

2. Necessary fencing work to achieve the protection objectives will be financed by the canton.

1. Property owners or managers are entitled to reasonable compensation, pursuant to Article 18c paragraph 2 of the Federal Act on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (SR [451](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/451/en)), if they restrict current usage or provide services without corresponding economic return in the interest of protection goals.

2. The costs for the design measures (enhancement measures from a nature conservation perspective) as well as the measures to inform the public shall be borne by the canton.

1. The Department of Nature and Landscape implements this regulation unless otherwise provided. It supervises the protected object and monitors the protection objectives. Periodically, it determines the ecological value of the protected object through success controls.

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

3. The Department of Nature and Landscape may, in consultation with the property owners, grant exceptions to individual protection provisions if this does not contradict the protection objectives.

1. The penal provisions and the restoration of the lawful state are governed by the cantonal law on nature and heritage protection (RB 10.5101).

1. This regulation shall enter into force on May 1, 2023.