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Law on Forests.

Country/Territory
North Macedonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Private forest Public forest Timber Timber extraction/logging Policy/planning Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law sets out the legislative framework governing the management, use and protection of forests. It provides for the adoption of a national plan on forest management to be implemented for a period of 20 years. Specific provisions deal with afforestation, felling in forests and related authorizations, collection of forest products and particular prohibitions aimed at protecting forests. Articles from 74 to 80 lay down the penalties to be applied in case of infringement.

Full text
English
Website
www.pravo.org.mk

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | North Macedonia | 2007

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | North Macedonia | 2004

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Forest fires, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on Forests.

Legislation | North Macedonia | 2000

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law on forests.

Legislation | North Macedonia | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Framework law, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Ecosystem preservation, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX