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Decree relative to measures to fight damage by insects of forests (No. 1513 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Public forest Pests/diseases Private forest Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is to safeguard all categories of forest and forestland from harmful insects, and its functions in the ecosystem. It provides for the cleaning up of waste, the protection of young forests, treatment of timber, etc. The municipal authorities may require private forest owners to implement protection measures in their forests. Powers of control and supervision are assigned to municipal authorities.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act relating to forestry and the protection of forests.

Legislation | Norway | 1965 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Timber extraction/logging, Public forest, Private forest, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Pests/diseases, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX