Ministerial Decree No. 70 on classification of forests.

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Classification/declassification Pests/diseases Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Monitoring Mountain area Protection forest Protection of environment Protection of species Public forest Research Special fund Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree sets out provisions on protection categories of forest fund with regard to soil, water, climate and other factors. The forest fund is composed of mountain and plain forests. The forest fund is classified as high forests, protected forests, state-owned protection forest, wild fruit planted forests, forests in urban areas and other forests, according to their economic and ecological value, location and forest functions. The protection categories are determined by the Ministry of Ecolog

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