Decree-Law No. 36/2009 authorizing the Government to approve the Forestry Code. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1. série, No. 138, 20 July 2009, pp. 4531 and 4532. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures 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 day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of 4 articles. It authorizes the Government to approve the Forestry Code together with related specific sanctions and penalties. The Law defines precise limits to the legislative authorization issued to the Government regarding environmental protection measures and applicable sanctions to be provided for in the Code. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Implemented by Decree-Law No. 254/2009 approving the Forestry Code. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 Keyword: Agricultural development, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Biodiversity, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Environmental planning, Protection forest, Offences/penalties, Pastoralism, Timber extraction/logging, Grazing, Policy/planning, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production, Protection of habitats, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX