Decree No. 97.635 regulating article 27 of New Forestry Code concerning forest fires. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Forest fires Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree regulates article 27 of New Forestry Code and establishes provisions in order to combat forest fires. It consists of 8 articles specifying competent authorities for granting the authorization and conditions to control forest fires. 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