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