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Law No. 9.519 instituting the Forest Code in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio Grande do Sul
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Policy/planning Special fund Forest species Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Americas, South America
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Law is composed of 55 articles divided in six Chapters. It institutes the Forest Code for the State Rio Grande do Sul. In particular, it defines the State Forestry Policy, with the aim of granting an adequate and rational use of forest resources, and, at the same time, seeking population’s quality of life and socio-economic development. The Law defines the Forestry Policy instruments and regulates forest exploration and protection requirements. Particular attention is devoted to the classif

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.sema.rs.gov.br