Forest Act.

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Basic legislation Public forest Forest management/forest conservation Inventory Policy/planning Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Act enters into force from the 9 January 1999.

Abstract

This Act regulates the management of forest as a renewable natural resource to ensure human environment which satisfies the population and the resources necessary for economic activity without unduly damaging the natural environment. The Act provides legal bases for forest supervision, forest management planning and forest management, and regulates the directing of forestry and organization of forest management. In order to ensure the stable state of the environment and multiple uses of forest,

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 68 of the Ministry of the Environment regarding validation of the requirements for the import of forest seed and propagating material into Estonia.

Legislation | Estonia | 1999

Keyword: Certification, International trade, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 66 of the Ministry of the Environment regarding approval of legal acts established pursuant to the Seed and Plant Propagation Material Act and the Forest Act.

Legislation | Estonia | 1999

Keyword: Forest species, Protection of species, Alien species, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Forest Act.

Legislation | Estonia | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Public forest, Private forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Inventory, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX