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Law No. 14.309 on the State Policies on Forestry and Biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Minas Gerais
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Ecosystem preservation Research Policy/planning Aquatic animals Biodiversity Wild fauna Wild flora Protected area
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, consisting of 6 Chapters, establishes the State Policies on Forestry and Biodiversity. These policies establish the requirements to be met in order to perform forestry activities in light of a sustainable use of natural resources within the State. It also specifies measures to be applied for the environmental and ecological conservation of natural heritage of the State. State forests and other form of existing plants, as well as local ecosystems. Plant resources use and activities related to flora within the State must be regulated in order to minimize environmental impacts and to improve the quality of life of local population according to the following measures: protection and conservation of biodiversity and water; preservation of genetic preservation; harmonisation between the socio-economic development and the environmental balance.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.soleis.adv.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 43.710 regulating Law No. 14.309 on the State Policies on Forestry and Biodiversity.

Legislation | Brazil | 2004

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Policy/planning, Aquatic animals, Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 20.922 on the State Policies on Forestry and Biodiversity Protection.

Legislation | Brazil | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, EIA, Forest fires, Family farming, Agroecology, Authorization/permit, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development, Aquatic animals, Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX