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Legislative Decree No.16 of 2010 amending the Legislative Decree No.25 of 2007 on Forests.

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 6 articles aims at amending some provisions regarding forests management in Syria. In particular it modifies (i) art.1 of the original Decree, the definition of the area surrounding the forest, becomes an area free from installations for 15 meters starting from each boundary of the forest lands; (ii) art.19 of the original Decree, states that it is forbidden to own or rent burning land of the State regardless of the causes of the fire, whether the land is registered in the name of the State or not. The Directorate exclusively undertakes the investment of these lands after setting a fire signal; (iii) art.25 of the original Decree, about the establishment of facilities; (iv) art.36 of the original Decree, about fire warning sign.

Full text
Arabic
Website
parliament.gov.sy

References - Legislation

Amends

Legislative Decree No. 25 of 9 April 2007 on forests.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2007

Keyword: Public forest, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Inspection, Right of use, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX