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Decree-Law No. 135/2012 approving the Statute of the Institute for the Conservation of Natural Heritage and Forests (I.P).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 125, 29 June 2012, pp. 3326-3330.
Subject
Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Institution Forestry protection measures Authorization/permit Inland waters Sustainable development Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Biodiversity
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the first day of the month after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 18 articles, approves the Statute of the National Institution for the Conservation of Natural Heritage and Forests (ICNF, I.P.). The Decree-Law establishes composition, duties and competencies of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: implement and control as a National Authority matters regarding: conservation and preservation of natural heritage, biodiversity and National forestry activities; support the elaboration of policies on biodiversity conservation and guarantee the fulfilment of these objectives improving the forestry, hunting, agro forestry, apiculture and aquaculture production.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Repeals

Order No. 173/2010 amending Decree-Law No. 159/2008 on the National Forestry Authority.

Legislation | Portugal | 2010

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree-Law No. 29/2015 creating the National Forestry Council (CFN).

Legislation | Portugal | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 43/2019 creating the Institute for Nature and Forest Protection (ICNF, I.P.).

Legislation | Portugal | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Authorization/permit, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Inland waters, Sustainable development, Water shortage/drought, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX