Art.1 |
Article I |
Art.1.1 |
1. The purpose of this Convention is to regulate concerted action and co-operation among the three Governments in the field of conservation, management and rehabilitation of the natural environment and landscapes. |
Art.1.2 |
2. For the purposes of this Convention, these terms shall have the following meaning: |
Art.1.2.ax |
natural environment: the physical surroundings of man, including a-biotic (non-living) elements such as rocks, water and the atmosphere and biotic (living) elements embracing natural and semi-natural biocenoses including plants and animals in the wild states; |
Art.1.2.bx |
natural area: an area in which the biocenoses are not, are no longer, or are only slightly influenced by human action, except where such action is intended to preserve or develop these biocenoses; |
Art.1.2.cx |
landscape: a tangible part of the earth defined by the relation and interaction of various factors: soil, relief, water, climate, flora, fauna and man. Within a specified landscape unit, these phenomena give rise to a pattern resulting from the combination of natural, cultural, historical, functional and visual aspects. The landscape may be considered as a reflection of the attitude of the community to its natural environment and the way in which it acts on this environment; |
Art.1.2.dx |
conservation, management and rehabilitation: passive or active measures intended to preserve or develop biological, cultural, historical and aesthetic values; |
Art.1.2.ex |
transboundary park or area: a park or area lying across an intra-Benelux border. |