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