Ministerial Decree No. 38 on approval of rules for stem-only harvesting.

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Forestry protection measures Collecting/harvesting Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Protection of environment Special fund Transport/storage

Geographical area

Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force upon signature.

Abstract

This Decree sets out provisions on volume of timber logging, transport and procurement of wood and responsibilities for violation of the Law. Stem-only harvesting shall be carried out in accordance with the forest management regime as forest restoration, thinning of density, sanitation harvest and salvage cutting. In case of forest fires, emergency situations and if there is a risk of fall of trees on the communication or power lines, stem-only harvesting can be conducted without the consent of

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Code (1997).

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1997

Keyword: Basic legislation, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Forest species, Offences/penalties, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX