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Forestry Act 10.561 of Minas Gerais State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Minas Gerais
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the State Forestry Institute, pp. 7-16.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Afforestation/reforestation Research Inventory Classification/declassification Subsidy/incentive Timber extraction/logging Environmental standards
Geographical area
Americas, South America
Abstract

This Act governs the forestry sector in the State of Minas Gerais. Forests are recognized as being of ecological utility, and forest lands are declared to be assets of common interest to all inhabitants, without prejudice to the right of ownership. Forestry activities must be conducted in such a way so as to ensure that quality of life and ecological balance are maintained, and the genetic patrimony is preserved. The government is required to take all appropriate measures to foster reforestation

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree 33.944 providing the regulations implementing the Forestry Act (No. 10.561 of 27 December 1991) in Minas Gerais State.

Legislation | Brazil | 1992

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX