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Law on forests.

Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Afforestation/reforestation Authorization/permit Basic legislation Biodiversity Business/industry/corporations Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Governance Local government Timber extraction/logging Non-timber products Offences/penalties Private forest Protection of species Public forest Recreational forest Soil conservation/soil improvement
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Law entered into force on 9 April 2011.
Abstract

This Law regulates and governs the public relations related to the preservation, management and use of all forest and forest land, both private and state owned, present on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, in order to guarantee the effective multifunctional and sustainable management of forest ecosystems.

Full text
Bulgarian
Website
www.parliament.bg

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law of the Forests.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1997 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Erosion, Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Private forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance N. 18 of 7 October 2015 on inventory and planning in forest areas.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2015

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, Policy/planning, Public participation, Forest fires, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance N. 20 of 18 November 2016 on the content, conditions and procedure for the creation and maintenance of forestry maps.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2016

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Survey/mapping, Private forest, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance N. 5 of 31 July 2014 for the construction in the forest territories without change of their purpose.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Protected area, Public forest, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance N. 4 of 19 February 2013 on protection of forest areas against erosion and torrential rains and construction of fortifications.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2013

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Erosion

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order N. 6 of 5 February 2004 on the organization of forests and lands from forest fund and on hunting economic regions in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the terms and conditions for awarding the implementation of activities in forest areas-state and municipal property, and on the use of wood and non-timber forest products.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 (2019)

Keyword: Access right, Access-to-information, Concession, Forest management/forest conservation, Non-timber products, Procedural matters, Public forest, Public participation, Sustainable use, Timber

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance N. 2 of 7 February 2013 on the conditions and procedure for afforestation of forest areas and agricultural land used to create special, protective and commercial forests and forests in protected areas, inventory of created crops, their reporting and registration.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2013

Keyword: Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, Protected area, Afforestation/reforestation, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance N. 8 of 11.05.2012 on the terms and conditions for protection of forest areas from fires.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Public forest, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on valuation of land properties in forest territories.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Concession, Expropriation, Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Public forest, Royalties/fees, Land consolidation, Land tenure, Lease

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Structural Regulations of the forest protection stations.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2021

Keyword: Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 12 of 16 December 2011 on the protection of forest areas from diseases, pests and other damages.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Monitoring, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Research, Risk assessment/management, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Ecosystem preservation, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Strandzha Nature Park Directorate.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Education, Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Rila Monastery Park Directorate.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Education, Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Shumen Plateau Nature Park Directorate.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Education, Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Rusenski Lom Park Directorate.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Education, Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1 of 30 January 2012 on the control and conservation of forest territories.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Procedural matters, Public forest, Private forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Golden Sands Nature Park Directorate.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Education, Cultural heritage, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 9 of 5 December 2019 on the protection of forest areas from diseases, pests and other damages.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2019

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Monitoring, Inspection, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No 8 of 5 August 2011 on forest timber.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 (2020)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance № 8 of 5 August 2011 on logging in forests.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Processing/handling, Marking/identification, Public forest, Private forest, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Executive Forest Agency.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 (2013)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation № 21 of 12 November 2012 on the terms and conditions for determining, approving, registering and canceling the sources from the forest seed production base, the collection and extraction of forest reproductive materials, their qualification, trade and import.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Planting material/seeds, Procedural matters, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX