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Forestry Law No. 5/2001.

Country/Territory
Sao Tome and Principe
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Classification/declassification Forestry protection measures Policy/planning Special fund Biodiversity Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force according to legal terms.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 14 chapters divided in 76 articles. It defines the basic legislation forestry. Forests are considered a State property and shall be managed according to the principles of a sustainable and rational use and biodiversity conservation. The Law rules on forest policy, provides a classification of forest according to protection requirements, production and forest uses. Moreover, it institutes a national Forestry plan and a special fund. Finally, it regulates control measures and defines applicable penalties.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.parlamento.st

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Legislative Decree No 3/ALRAP on the protection of marine turtles.

Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2009

Keyword: Turtles, Wild fauna, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX