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Ministerial Decree No. 161 on some issues related to forestry.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Liability/compensation Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force upon signature.
Abstract

This Decree regulates permit given to real and legal persons for logging and use of forest resources and products. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources specifies the local forestry enterprises for issuance of permit to forest users. This Decree sets out principles and procedures of forestry permits. Furthermore, this Decree regulates compensation of losses and damage given to forests. The templates of the forestry permits are attached to this Decree in the appendix.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Code (1997).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Forest species, Offences/penalties, Dispute settlement, Non-timber products, Timber, Pests/diseases, Forest fires, Timber extraction/logging, Monitoring, National parks, Public forest, Registration, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX