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Nordrhein-Westfalen Forestry Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Forestry Law for the Land Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forest species Forestry protection measures Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Planting material/seeds
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to forestries in the Land Nordrhein-Westfalen. In order to ensure a sustainable forestry planning the management of forests shall take due account of the biological variety, productivity, capacity of regeneration, vitality and the capacity to fulfill present and future important ecological economical and social functions. The management shall also ensure that no damage is inflicted to eco-systems. The text consists of 77 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Promotion of forestry (II); Special provisions concerning public forests (III); Conservation and increase of forests (IV); Management and improvement of Forest services (V); Denomination of forest officers and uniforms (VI), Costs and penalties (VII); Final provisions (VIII).

Full text
German
Website
www.lexsoft.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Forestry Seeds Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Authorization/permit, International trade, Offences/penalties, Planting material/seeds, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

First Ordinance implementing the Nordrhein-Westfalen Forestry Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1983 (2007)

Keyword: Public forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Registration, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX