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Decision No.1080 dated 22.12.2010 on the rules for prevention of fire in forests and pastures and the establishment of the voluntary units of fire extinguishing.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Agro-forestry Pastoralism
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Decision lays down the rules of procedure for fire prevention in forests and pastures. The regional forestry departments are the responsible authority required to prepare plans for the prevention and management of fires, maintain surveillance systems throughout the year, organize voluntary units of fire extinguishing, plan efficient usage of human and material resources and organize public awareness campaigns.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qpz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 9385 on forests and the forestry service.

Legislation | Albania | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Special fund, Non-governmental entity, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX