Act on the Sustainable Use of Timbers. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2012 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Forestry Keyword Climate change Timber Timber extraction/logging Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Protection forest Environmental planning Certification Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to cope with climate change and to contribute to improving the quality of life for people and the sound development of the national economy by increasing the carbon sinking function and other diverse functions of timber and using the timber in a sustainable manner. The basic philosophy of this Act is, recognizing that the creation of a pleasant living environment and increase of carbon storage through the use of timber are essential factors in promoting national health, enjoying a cultural lifestyle, and coping with climate change, to enable the realization of the sustainable use of timber and, at the same time, to pass the use of timber on to future generations through the promotion of timber culture and vitalization of timber education. The State and local governments shall endeavor to promote the sustainable use of timber by establishing and implementing measures necessary for the promotion of timber culture, vitalization of timber education, and systematic and stable supply of timber products. Full text English Website elaw.klri.re.kr References - Legislation Implemented by Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Sustainable Use of Timbers. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2018 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Research, Certification, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX