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Law No. 558 of 1996 on forest protection.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 34, 1 August 1996, 5 pp.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Protection forest Classification/declassification Offences/penalties Policy/planning Institution Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 3 Sections divided into 28 articles. Section 1 deals with Protected forests; definition and terms; establishment of the Protection Forest Department and its competencies; classification of protected forests, implementation, management and prohibitions. Section 2 provides for the management of protected forests. Section 3 specifies the prohibited activities and works into the aforementioned forests and contains offences and penalties.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 85 of 1991 on the protection of forests and forestry resources.

Legislation | Lebanon | 1991

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No. 217/1 of 2005 declaring a protected forest.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 218/1 of 2005 declaring a protected forest.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 219/1 of 2005 declaring a protected forest.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2005

Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX