Forestry Law of 1949. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Legislation Date 1949 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Framework law Public forest Private forest Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Inspection Offences/penalties Right of use Transport/storage Community management Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Law consists of 8 Sections divided into 151 articles. Section I deals with public forests. Public forests where villages have a right for exploitation dealt in Section II. Section III refers to forests of Municipalities and villages. Section IV pertains to private forests. Section V relates to afforestation. Section VI contains general provisions. Sections VII and VIII contain offences and penalties. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 195 of 2000 amending penalties and fines provided for in Forestry Law of 1949. Legislation | Lebanon | 2000 Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Public forest, Royalties/fees, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX