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Joint Resolution IEF/SEMAD No. 2.075 regulating forestry controlled fires activity within the State of Minas Gerais.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Minas Gerais
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Agricultural development Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Joint Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Joint Resolution, consisting of 4 Chapters and 2 Annexes, regulates forestry controlled fires activity within the State of Minas Gerais. It establishes the prohibition of the use of fire or any act that may cause forest fire. Forest fires are allowed only through authorization, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (SEMAD), the Regional Offices of Environmental Regularization or competent authority, which will establish the criteria for using, monitoring and controlling forest fires only in specific cases.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 45.824 regulating the State Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development.

Legislation | Brazil | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Protection of habitats, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX