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). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Timber extraction/logging Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 January 1999. Abstract Section 9a concerns the cutting of underdeveloped trees. In cutting underdeveloped trees regard shall be had to rules laid down in comma 2 of section 14 of the Forestry Act. The maximum allowed diameter of trees before cutting is 13 centimetres. Full text Swedish References - Legislation Amends Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry carrying into effect certain provisions of the Forest Act (No. 224 of 1997). Legislation | Finland | 1997 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX