| Category | Prohibitions | Exceptions |
| Nature reserve | No changes allowed whatsoever | None, only with special justification |
| Landscape conservation area | Relative prohibition of changes, adverse effect on the character of the area | If consistent with conservation aim and character of the area |
| Natura 2000-area | Potentially inconsistent with preservation and conservation aim | Consistent with preservation and conservation aim, depending on the stipulation of the selected area |
| Biosphere reserve | Depending on the zone, absolute or relative ban on changes | Depending on zone stipulation of nature reserve or landscape protection area |
| Nature park | Depending on the zone, absolute or relative ban on changes | Depending on zone stipulation of nature reserve or landscape protection area |