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