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Law No. 1.236 amending Law No. 771 on State Policy on Forestry sector.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Tocantins
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Timber extraction/logging Ecosystem preservation Forestry protection measures Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law amends Law No. 771 on State Policy on Forestry sector. Amendments deal with forest and native plant specific legislation and requirements to be satisfied to exploit them and establishes prohibited timber extraction regulation within Legal Reserve areas. In addition, it lists integral protected areas and establishes competent Forestry State Authority, called Naturatins, entitled to authorize any forestry activity within these areas for forestry products exploitation.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.to.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 771 establishing State Policy on Forestry sector.

Legislation | Brazil | 1995

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Ecosystem preservation, Forestry protection measures, Biodiversity, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX