Law on the State Forestry Institute of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LFoAG M-V). Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Document type Legislation Date 2021 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Institution Ownership Recreational forest Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Law establishes the State Forestry Institute within the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern province, which is responsible for safeguarding and enhancing forested areas and promoting rural development for the benefit of the public. The law provides comprehensive details about the legal standing of the Institute and the extent of its responsibilities. Article 2 delineates the functions of the Institute, which encompass various duties such as overseeing and managing state-owned forests, offering guidance on different forms of forest ownership, be it private or cooperatively owned, ensuring forest preservation, facilitating measures for forest-based recreation, creating and up-keeping hiking and equestrian trails, as well as providing training for forestry experts. Oversight of the Institute's tasks is conducted by the highest forestry authority.The Law contains 17 Articles divided into 5 Sections. Full text German