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

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

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

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 publication.

Abstract

This Decree regulates article 21 of New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771). It consists of 11 articles establishing that every industries, using timber products for their activities (with a consumption level of vegetal charcoal higher than 4,000 m3 per year) must exploit a private forest. It establishes as well that Ibama is the competent authority for carrying out controls and managing this sector.

Full text

Portuguese

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

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Brazil | 2006 (2008)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX