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Act containing new provisions relative to the conservation of forests and other timber resources (Forestry Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Afforestation/reforestation
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act provides rules relative timber cutting and reforestation for purposes of forest resources management and protection. It imposes duties of notification regarding felling on forestry operators and replanting of trees in cases other than felling for forest management purposes on owners of forests. The Ministers may prohibit the felling of timber, other than for forestry protection and management purposes, for a period of maximum five years.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree containing rules relative to the duty to replant forests pursuant to article 3 of the Forestry Act.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1962 (2010)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Nature Conservation Act (2015).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2015 (2020)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protected area, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Birds, Marine area, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX