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Decree No. 5.975 regulating Forestry Code of 1965 and Law No. 10.650 of 2003 on Sustainable Forest Management, and amending other provisions.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Timber extraction/logging Afforestation/reforestation Authorization/permit
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 date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 32 articles divided into eight Chapters, regulates Law No. 4.771 of 1965 and Law No. 10.650 of 2003 on Sustainable forestry exploitation and successive formations under the regime of sustainable forest management, both in the public and in the private domain, will depend on prior approval of the Sustainable Forest Management Plan (PMFS) by the competent body of the National Environmental System (SISNAMA), under the terms of art. 19 of Law No. 4.771 of 1965. The forestry exploitation through the logging of natural vegetation will only be allowed with authorization of suppression for the alternative use of the soil issued by the competent body of SISNAMA. In addition, it rules on the Sustainable Forestry Management Plan, forest uses and licensing procedures for forest products transport. Particular attention is paid also to public information requirements.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1965

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Policy Act No. 6.938.

Legislation | Brazil | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 3.179 ruling on sanctions applicable to actions damaging the environment.

Legislation | Brazil | 1999

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 3.420 creating the National Forestry Programme (PNF).

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 1.282 regulating articles 15, and 19-21 of New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1994

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 97.628 regulating article 21 of New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1989

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Private forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Fuelwood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree of 30 December 2010 extending the National Park of "Serra das Confusões" within the State of Piauí.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Protection of habitats, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 6.514 establishing penalties and administrative offences for illegal activities against the environment.

Legislation | Brazil | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX