Complementary Law No. 6.462 establishing the State Policy on Forests and other Forms of Vegetation. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Protected area Private forest Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Sustainable use Timber Non-timber products Afforestation/reforestation Plant protection Protection of habitats Wild flora Management/conservation Forest fires Protection of species Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 39 articles divided into two Chapters, establishes the State Policy on Forests and other Forms of Vegetation. The Policy is a set of principles, objectives and instruments of action for the purpose of preserving, conserving and recovering the natural flora heritage and contributing to the socio-economic development of the State of Pará, in accordance with the State Environmental Policy and the Federal Legislation. The forests and other forms of vegetation make up the heri Full text Portuguese Website ideflorbio.pa.gov.br