Forestry Law No.10 of 2012 of Iraqi Kurdistan region. Country/Territory Iraq Territorial subdivision Kurdistan Region Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Institution Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Climate change Risk assessment/management Genetic resources Recreational forest Authorization/permit Grazing Private forest Fuelwood Planting material/seeds Pastoralism Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 27 articles aims at organizing the management, protection, maintenance and improvement of forests; increasing green space; protecting the environment and reducing the effects of climate change; encouraging agricultural investment in forestry; providing some raw materials required by the industry; preserving natural varieties and maintaining their genetic origins; and providing tourist and recreational areas. Full text Arabic Website www.iraqld.iq