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Forest Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Forest fires Pests/diseases Forest species Policy/planning Protection of species Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act contributes to the conservation of national land and the enhancement of the quality of citizens’ life by controlling forest conservation zones, conducting preventive observation of forest diseases and pests and taking control measures against them, preventing and fighting forest fires, keeping forests healthier, and by protecting forests systematically.

Full text
English
Website
elaw.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Forest Protection Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2010 (2022)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Forest fires, Forest species, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Liability/compensation, Pests/diseases, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX