Legislative Decree No. 66 of 1953 on Forest Law. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Legislation Date 1953 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Non-timber products Offences/penalties Protection forest Private forest Public forest Right of use Transport/storage Authorization/permit Community management Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Law is composed of 7 Parts divided into 115 articles. Part I deals with forests and forest products. Part II provides for State Forests (exploitation of forests, trade and transportation of forest products, exploitation rights and licences). Part III concerns with the management and exploitation of private forests. Part IV deals with the creation of prevention zones. Part V relates to demarcation and boundaries of private forests. Part VI addresses the forest protection. Part VII contains penalties and liability. Full text Arabic