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Forestry Code of the Republic of Tajikistan (No. 769).

Country/Territory
Tajikistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, pp. 61-84.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Institution Forestry protection measures Classification/declassification Registration Afforestation/reforestation Timber extraction/logging Agro-forestry Grazing Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Abstract

The present Code regulates forestry aiming at the rational use of forest resources, the protection and conservation of the natural environment and the promotion of the production of timber and agricultural products. Forests are declared to be common property of the people of Tajikistan and as such are owned by the state. All forests together form the "unified state forest reserve". Articles 6 and 7 define the competence of the Government and local authorities (" hukumats") in regulating matters relative to forestry. Management of forests and their conservation shall primarily the responsibility of the Forestry Production Association ("Tajikles") and its local branches (art. 8). Article 10 provides for monitoring of forest resources. Management of state forest shall be entrusted to forestry enterprises of the forestry authorities (art. 15). Forests are classified into groups according to their economic importance or protection function (sects. 17 to 19). Sections 20 and 21 provide for transformation of forest land into land for other use. Articles 22 to 25 regulate the use of forests. Forests may be leased from Tajikles. This authority may also grant other forms of forest use in accordance with articles 26 to 28. Articles 29 to 32 regulate procurement of timber. Other forest uses such as hunting, grazing, and gathering of forest products may be granted in accordance with articles 33 to 36.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Introduction and Implementation of the Forest Code of the Republic of Tajikistan (No. 770 of 1993).

Legislation | Tajikistan | 1993

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 134 validating the Regulation on the State Forest Service.

Legislation | Tajikistan | 1999

Keyword: Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forest fires, Offences/penalties, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 761 “Forest Code”.

Legislation | Tajikistan | 2011

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Sustainable use, Public forest, Public participation, Inventory, Monitoring, Forest species, Afforestation/reforestation, Forestry protection measures, Biodiversity, Policy/planning, Forest fires, Pests/diseases, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX