Decree-Law No. 528/99 regulating the collection of stone-pine cones ('Pinus pinea, L.'). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 286/99 (I-A), 10 December 1999, pp. 8713 and 8714. Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forestry protection measures Protection of species Forest management/forest conservation Seasons Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law provides for the season in which the collection of stone-pine cones and nuts ('Pinus pinea, L.') is not allowed. Between 1 April and 15 December any activity relevant with this pine cone (including transport or stockage) is prohibited. It specifies sanctions to be paid for illegal activity. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Decree-Law No. 147/2001 amending Decree-Law No. 528/99 on the collection of stone-pine cones ('Pinus pinea, L.'). Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protection of species, Forest management/forest conservation, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX