Act on the protection of agricultural and forest land. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Land & soil Keyword Basic legislation Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural land Erosion Soil rehabilitation Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 24 March 1995. Abstract This Act lays down principles of protection of agricultural and forest land, 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; restoration of land value; and preventio Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl