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Forestry Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1960 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Public forest Private forest Timber Recreational forest Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Inspection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1960.
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to forestry in the Canton of Obwalden. Article 1 contains the definition of “public and private forests” used either for timber extraction or as protection forest. All forests on the territory of the Canton must comply with the present Act. The text consists of 65 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Inspection and administration (II); Maintenance, use and improvement of forests, protection against natural disasters (III); Public forests (IV); Private forests (V); Financial contributions (VI); Penalties (VII); Final provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Regulations on forest determination proceedings.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996

Keyword: Public forest, Private forest, Forest service/forest officers, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX