Decree No. 47.344 approving the Regulation of the State Forest Institute (IEF). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Minas Gerais Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Governance Monitoring Sustainable development Climate change Research Biodiversity Protection forest Protection of environment Protection of habitats Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation of the State Forest Institute (IEF). This Regulation, consisting of 66 articles divided into 18 Chapters and one Annex, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Institute, which is linked to the State Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development (SEMAD). The IEF has the competence to develop and implement the forest and biodiversity policies of the State, aiming at maintaining the ecological balance, conservation, p Full text Portuguese Website www.almg.gov.br References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 45.834 establishing the Regulation of the State Institute of Forests (IEF). Legislation | Brazil | 2011 | Repealed Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Aquatic animals, Biodiversity, Biosphere reserves, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX