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Law on Promotion of Use of Wood in Public Buildings (Act No. 36).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Climate change Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Timber extraction/logging Inspection Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day specified by a Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the day of promulgation.
Abstract

This Law is designed to promote the use of timber to prevent global warming, create a recycling-oriented society, conserve forest land, recharge water sources and perform other multi-functional functions, and activate the economy of mountain villages and other regions. In order to promote the use of timber in public buildings, etc. in view of contributing to the development of public buildings, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism have established basic policies, etc. By taking measures to ensure appropriate supply, etc., a sustainable and healthy development of forestry is required through ensuring the appropriate supply and use of timber, thereby contributing to the proper maintenance of forests and the improvement of the self-sufficiency rate of timber.

Full text
Japanese
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp