Forest Act (ForA)
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In The Matter OfForest Act (ForA)
Exhibit A
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Art. 19
Where necessary for the protection of human life and significant material assets, the cantons shall secure avalanche, landslide, erosion and rockfall areas and carry out stream control works in forests. Measures must be planned in an integrated and risk-based manner and the methods used should be as natural as possible.
Art. 19 — Amended by Annex No 5 of the FA of 15 March 2024, in force since 1 Aug. 2025 (AS 2025 430; BBl 2023 858).