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Forest Law of the Republic of Slovenia.

Country/Territory
Slovenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Forest service/forest officers Forestry protection measures Inspection Institution Integrated management Offences/penalties Protection forest Protection of environment Afforestation/reforestation Survey/mapping Sustainable development Sustainable use Timber Timber extraction/logging Traceability/product tracing Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law entered into force on 25 June 1993 (on the fifteenth day following its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia).
Abstract

This Law provides the forest management basic principles and rules. The Law closely regulates the protection (also fire protection), cultivation, construction and maintenance of forest infrastructure, timber issues, exploitation and use of forests and the disposal of forests and forest land as important natural resource, with the aim of ensuring sustainable and multi-functional approach and management, in accordance with the principles of environmental protection and protection of natural values, and sustainable and optimal functioning of forests as ecosystem. These rules are meant for both type of owners of forests (legal and/or natural persons). The ownership of forests shall be exercised in such way as to ensure their ecological, social and production functions. Forest owners have the right to participate in the process of preparing and adopting forest management plans. Their needs, proposals and requirements shall be respected as far as possible in accordance with ecosystem and legal constraints. The basis for forest management are national forest programme and forest management plans. The forest management plans shall also lay down the necessary measures for maintaining the favorable status of the special protection areas, determined in accordance with the regulations governing nature conservation.

Full text
English/Slovenian
Website
www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.

Legislation | European Union | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Timber, Sustainable use, Internal trade, International trade, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Risk assessment/management, Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution on National Forest Programme.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Public health, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Erosion, Ecosystem preservation, Cultural heritage, Sustainable use, Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Protection forest, Financing, Public participation, Timber, International trade, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Research, Tax/levy, Biodiversity, Sustainable development, Protection of species, Land-use planning, Potable water, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Game, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on forest protection.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Climate change, Ecosystem preservation, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on forest roads.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2008

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on conditions of performing public forestry services.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on protection forests and forests with a special purpose.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005 (2020)

Keyword: Protection forest, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Research, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on confiscated and seized timber and timber products.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Timber, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on protection forests and forests with a special purpose.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2007

Keyword: Protection forest, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on protection forests and forests with a special purpose.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

Keyword: Protection forest, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on protection forests and forests with a special purpose.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2009

Keyword: Protection forest, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on accompanying document for the transport of timber.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Timber, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on protection forests and forests with a special purpose.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010

Keyword: Protection forest, Cultural heritage, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Jelendol forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Velike Lašče forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Otok-Karlovica forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Grintovec forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Čičarija forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forest fires

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the South Pohorje forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Ajdovščina management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forest fires

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Črni vrh management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Kamnik management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Gomance forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Vurberk-Duplek forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Medvode management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Jurjeva dolina management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Radovljica forest management unit-right bank of the Sava river (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Timber, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Zgornje Dravsko polje forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Timber, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Mežica forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Studenec forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Solčava forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Črnomelj forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Laško forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Mokrice forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Pišece forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Grosuplje forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rules on the forest management plan for Boč forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of Preddvor forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of Mokrec forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2012

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the annual forest management plan of the Logatec-Zagora forest management unit (2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of Remšnik forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Brda-Kolovrat forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Rečica forest management unit (2012–2021).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan of the Cerklje forest management unit (2020–2029).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the determination of forest composition and growth coefficient for forest parcels.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2017

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Survey/mapping, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the forest management plan for the Travna Gora forest management unit (2018-2027).

Legislation | Slovenia | 2018

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on minimum requirements for forestry contractors.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Concession, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on financing and co-financing of investments in forests.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Hazards, Private forest, Public forest, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on logging, handling of logging residues, harvesting and stacking of forest wood assortments.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1994 (2013)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Collecting/harvesting, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Private forest, Processing/handling, Public forest, Timber

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on more detailed conditions for dealing with seized and confiscated forest wood assortments.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2014 (2017)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Forest management/forest conservation, Processing/handling, Procedural matters, Transport/storage, Timber

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2007

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Wild fauna, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2002

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2013

Keyword: Timber, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX