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Federal Forestry Act 1996, Federal Act amending the Plant Protection Act 1995 and the Vine Plants Act 1996.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Text No. 793, 30 December 1996, pp. 5457-5580.
Long title
Federal Act on a new regulation for the Austrian Forestry and the Establishment of a Public Corporation to continue the "Austrian Forestry". Forestry, Federal Act amending the Plant Protection Act 1995 and the Vine Plants Act 1996.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Agricultural development Mountain area Inland fisheries Afforestation/reforestation Recreational forest Forest management/forest conservation Plant protection Viticulture/oenological practices Potable water Hunting/capture Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Act to regulate the legal status of the Federal Forestry. A Ges.m.b.H. styled as "Austrian Federal Forestry", is established to carry on the tasks of the Federal Institute of Austrian Forestry. Article 5 sets out the aim of this body. For example, it deals with conservation of the soil, quality of drinking water, agriculture, etc. The Act consists of 5 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amends

Plant Protection Act 1995.

Legislation | Austria | 1995 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Institution, International trade, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act on trade of vine plants.

Legislation | Austria | 1996 (2017)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Plant variety, Internal trade, International trade, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX