Act No. 7.803 amending Forestry Code No. 4.771 Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Water Keyword Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Sustainable use 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 amends articles: 2, 16, 19, 22, 44-46 of Forestry Code No. 4.771 (15 September 1965). These articles concern new requirements to be satisfied by water levels in order to establish a water conservation zone and protect water springs. Forestry area protection. Forest exploitation requirements establishing timber extraction licensing and quantity, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Amends New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771). Legislation | Brazil | 1965 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX