Forest Law (No. 75 of 1955). Country/Territory Iraq Document type Legislation Date 1955 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Photocopy, 12 pp. Subject Forestry Keyword Basic legislation Classification/declassification Public forest Protected area Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes On the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract Forests are divided into three categories: State Forests; Wakif Forest (Endowed Forest); Private Forest. The provisions of this Law except those on technical and administrative supervision shall apply to State Forests. Article 4 contains general provisions which seem to apply to all forests. Article 5 provides for concessions in Reserved Forests. Article 6 specifies activities prohibited in Closed Forests and Reserved Forests. "Reserved Forest" and "Closed Forest" are protected areas defined by article 1, placed under the control and administration of the Directorate General of Forests and Plantations. The remaining provisions of the Law deal mainly with enforcement, offences and penalties. (19 articles and 1 preamble) Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Forests and Woodlands Law No. 30 of 2009. Legislation | Iraq | 2009 Keyword: Protection forest, Recreational forest, Erosion, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Inventory, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Grazing, Planting material/seeds, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX