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Act 1104/1996 amending article 2 of Wilderness Act (62/91).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection forest
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 1997.
Abstract

Wilderness reserve areas shall be preserved as provided by Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996), and authorization of access shall be granted and supported by government decisions. This Act amends article 2 of the Wilderness Act, whereby it read: "This Act applies to the conservation and use of wilderness areas. In this respect it also applies as provided in other laws".

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Amends

Wilderness Act (62/1991).

Legislation | Finland | 1991

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Registration, Wild flora, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX