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Act No. 10.228 on the desertification process.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Desertification Agricultural development Hazards Cadastre/land registration Soil rehabilitation
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Act includes article 21-A to Act No. 8.171 concerning agricultural policy. New article defines the areas subjet to the desertification process within the national territory. Such areas may be exploited only by applying an adequate management plan and by using new technologies in order to stop the desertification process and to improve the deserted areas.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 8.171 on agricultural policy.

Legislation | Brazil | 1991 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Irrigation, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Agroecology, Artisanal fishing, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX