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