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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)

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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Repealed by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