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Act No. 33 on forests and forestry.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Sustainable use Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Biodiversity Environmental planning Local government National parks Protection forest Recreational forest Public forest Private forest Business/industry/corporations Climate change Contract/agreement Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Registration Survey/mapping Authorization/permit Protected area Policy/planning
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down general rules on forest management and conservation. It consists of 6 Chapters divided into 25 articles: I. Objectives and definitions; II. Forestry management, plans and cooperation; III. The country's forests; IV. Forestry on legal farms; V. Protection, restoration, care and utilization of forests; VI. Various provisions.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act No. 66 on Land and Forest Iceland.

Legislation | Iceland | 2023

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX