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Norm CPRH No. 8 regulating CPRH procedures to issue authorization for controlled fires in rural lands through establishing precautionary rules in agro-pastoral and forestry practices within the State of Pernambuco.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Pernambuco
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Agricultural development Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Agro-forestry Protection forest Research Pastoralism
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 17 articles, regulates CPRH procedures to issue authorization for controlled fires in rural lands through establishing precautionary rules in agro-pastoral and forestry practices within the State of Pernambuco. It regulates the above mentioned procedures as a production and management factor in areas of agro-pastoral activities, as well as with the purpose of scientific and technological research, to be performed in areas with pre-established physical limits. The use of controlled fires requires prior authorization issued by the CPRH.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 2.661 regulating fire lighting during sylvo-pastoralism activity.

Legislation | Brazil | 1998

Keyword: Agro-forestry, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX