Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect certain provisions of the Forest Act (No. 224 of 1997).

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Protection forest Afforestation/reforestation Policy/planning

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 24 March 1997.

Abstract

This Decree further implements provisions of the Forest Act with respect to planning, standards for the cutting of trees, conditions for the cutting of trees for purposes of renewal of forests, criteria for the estimation of plant stock, and the protection of forest ecological systems. The Regional Action Plans for forestry shall be prepared in accordance with directions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (art. 2). Articles 3 and 4 specify gird size and other directions for the cutting

Full text

Swedish

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Act (No. 1093/96).

Legislation | Finland | 1996 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Institution, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree to amend the Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect certain provisions of the Forestry Act (No. 1226 of 1998).

Legislation | Finland | 1998

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX