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Forest Code (1997).

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Forest species Offences/penalties Dispute settlement Non-timber products Timber Pests/diseases Forest fires Timber extraction/logging Monitoring National parks Public forest Registration Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

The present Forest Code determines legal basis of regulation of forest relations, use of forests, their protection, conservation, reproduction, increase of ecological and resource potential of forests. Regulation of forest relations must be carried out taking into consideration the concept of forest that represents the unity of forest vegetation, soil, wildlife and other environmental components of important ecological, economic and social value. The Forest Code consists of 10 Sections composed of 80 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-10) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 11-26) regards ownership of the stock of forest and plantations of trees and shrubbery, and the right of their use. Section 3 (arts. 27-29) regards state management in the sphere of use of the stock of forest, its conservation, protection and reforestation. Section 4 (arts. 30-46) regards organization of forestry. Section 5 (arts. 47-53) regards use, conservation, protection and reproduction of forest land and the stock of forest land not covered with vegetation. Section 6 (arts. 54-57) regards afforestation and reforestation. Section 7 (arts. 58-63) regards conservation and protection of the stock of forest. Section 8 (arts. 64-66) regards economic regulation of the use of the stock of forest, its conservation, protection and reproduction. Section 9 (arts. 67-77) regards particulars of the use of the stock of forest, plantations of trees and shrubbery. Section 10 (arts. 78-80) regards dispute settlement and establishes liability for the infringement of forest legislation.

Full text
Russian/Azerbaijani
Website
e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 70 on rules for logging.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Timber extraction/logging, Land clearing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 70 on classification of forests.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Pests/diseases, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Monitoring, Mountain area, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Public forest, Research, Special fund, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 70 on state registration of forest fund.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Classification/declassification, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection of environment, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Risk assessment/management, Special fund, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 78 on approval of the Charter for conservation of state forest fund and forest restoration.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2000

Keyword: Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Pests/diseases, Planting material/seeds, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Afforestation/reforestation, Registration, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Timber extraction/logging, Business/industry/corporations, Erosion, Institution, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 38 on approval of rules for stem-only harvesting.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Collecting/harvesting, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Protection of environment, Special fund, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 15 on state control over use and conservation of forest fund and forest restoration.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2000

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Cooperative/producer organization, Environmental fees/charges, Forest management/forest conservation, Inspection, Institution, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring, Registration, Certification, Forestry protection measures, Cultural heritage, Timber extraction/logging, Transport/storage, Afforestation/reforestation, Pests/diseases, Forest fires, Planting material/seeds, Protection of environment, Research, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Collecting/harvesting, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Cadastre/land registration, Desertification, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 45 on some legislative acts in the field of forestry.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2000

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, Monitoring, Registration, Cadastre/land registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 161 on some issues related to forestry.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Liability/compensation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 692-IQD amending the legislative acts implementing the Law No. 514-IQ on industrial and consumer waste.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2000)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Soil pollution/quality, Pollution control, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 1578-VQD amending the Water Code, the Forest Code, the Land Code and the Town Planning and Construction Code.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2019

Keyword: EIA, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Urban land, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX