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Decree-Law No. 368-A/83 limiting exports of pine lumber (round-wood and chips).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 229/83 (I Series), 4 October 1983, p. 3472-(1).
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation International trade Forest fires Timber
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law consists of a lengthy preamble and twelve articles. The preamble explains the reasons for its adoption. Fire prevention and control are major priorities of the Government's forestry policy. Following fires, the timber from the affected areas is frequently sold off at very low prices. At the same time, the reduction in forested areas leads to a reduction in supplies of raw materials to local wood using and pulp industries, and an ensuring supply crisis is likely. A greater degree of State intervention in this sector is therefore necessary. Exports of pine roundwood and chips are subject to authorization. Unless previously exempted by the Forests Department, the sale of sound timber from burnt-over forests is prohibited. Procedures for the granting of such authorizations and derogations are laid down, as well as those for establishing minimum prices for wood supplied to local industries. Penalties for offences are also defined.

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