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Decree No. 4.593 regulating the forestry policy within the State of Goiás.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Goiás
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the Goiás State Secretariat for the Environment and Water Resources - SEMARH, (FEMAGO), pp. 12-26.
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Afforestation/reforestation Research Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Planting material/seeds Protection of species
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree regulates the forestry policy within the State of Goiás. It consists of 13 Chapters and 1 annex establishing the conditions to be satisfied in order to perform a sustainable exploitation of forestry areas according to the provisions on wildlife protection and ecosystem preservation. The main objectives of this Decree concern the implementation of: protected areas, protection of endangered forest trees and biodiversity, management and sustainable exploitation of forestry resources (including requirements for obtaining a licence), promotion of forestry seeds and reforestation programme, etc. Sanctions for illegal activity are specified in Chapter 10 and listed in annex according to the different forestry infraction.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Forestry Act No. 12.596 establishing the forestry policy within the State of Goias.

Legislation | Brazil | 1995

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Afforestation/reforestation, Research, Timber extraction/logging, Planting material/seeds, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX