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Decree No. 6.472 amending Decree No. 4.722 and prohibiting the cutting of tree species Swietenia macrophylla King.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection forest 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, amends article 3, and establishes prohibition of tree cutting for the species Swietenia macrophylla King, including within deforestation areas.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
wwwt.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 4.722 establishing tree cutting requirements for the species Swietenia macrophylla King.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX