Act on protection of agricultural and forest lands. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Land & soil Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural land Erosion Soil rehabilitation Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force 30 days after publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract The Act, which is composed of eight Chapters, lays down principles of protection of agricultural and forest lands, recultivation and improvement of land quality. Agricultural lands are protected by: limitation of their allocation for other purposes; prevention from degradation and devastation; recultivation; and preservation of peat areas and natural water reservoirs. Forest lands are protected by: limitation of their allocation for other purposes; prevention from degradation and devastation; re Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Amended by Act amending Wastes Act and amending some other acts. Legislation | Poland | 2005 Keyword: Waste management, Recycling/reuse Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Wastes Act. Legislation | Poland | 2006 Keyword: Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Act on protection of agricultural and forest land. Legislation | Poland | 2013 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural land, Erosion, Soil rehabilitation Source: FAO, FAOLEX