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officers, Forestry protection measures, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 43/2019 creating the Institute for Nature and Forest Protection (ICNF, I.P.).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