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Forestry Law of the Canton of Aargau.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Aargau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forestry protection measures Private forest Forest service/forest officers Public forest Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 March 1999.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Law on the protection of the environment of 1 October 1983 and establishes cantonal environment regulations in accordance with article 65 of the Federal Law according to which the Cantons may issue provisions within the framework of federal laws, however without altering maximum values, guidelines, standard of installations, etc. The Environment Office is the competent authority in the Canton. Furthermore, the Cantonal Council shall inform the public of issues related to the environment, whereas local townships shall do the same in regard of their jurisdiction. Part 2 establishes proceedings regarding environmental impact assessment, and Part 3 provisions on the protection against disasters. The text deals also with air pollution, protection against noise, hazardous substances, waste prevention and waste disposal, landfill regulations, and soil pollution. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 11 Parts.

Full text
German
Website
gesetzessammlungen.ag.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree relating to the Forestry Law of the Canton of Aargau (AWaD)(931.110).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2019)

Keyword: Land clearing, Subsidy/incentive, Forest service/forest officers, Public forest, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aargau Forestry Law Ordinance (AWaV)(931.111).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2019)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Land clearing, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX