Forestry Law No.6 of 2018. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Protection forest Protection of environment Public forest Private forest Protected area Sustainable development Authorization/permit Sustainable use Forest fires Forestry protection measures Grazing Collecting/harvesting Recreational forest Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Law consisting of 12 Chapters divided into 53 articles aims at: (i) sustainable development and management of forest resources; (ii) conservation of renewable natural resources by reducing soil erosion, combating desertification, protecting water resources, conserving biodiversity, combating pollution and reducing the impact of climate change; (iii) development of natural and artificial forests, trees and shrubs cultivated in agricultural lands and administrative areas; and (iv) development and organization of ecotourism in forestry. Provisions of this Law apply to: (i) State forests; (ii) private forests; (iii) government lands allocated as forests; and (iv) trees and shrubs, wherever they are located, determined by decision of the Minister of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform. Article 4 establishes that civil society Committees representing the local community shall be established and their functions shall be determined by a decision of the Minister. Full text Arabic Website www.pministry.gov.sy References - Legislation Repeals Legislative Decree No. 25 of 9 April 2007 on forests. Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2007 Keyword: Public forest, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Inspection, Right of use, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX