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Notification No. 293 on forest conservation against illegal activities.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Collecting/harvesting Offences/penalties Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Notification enters into force on 1st of January, 2012.
Abstract

This Notification lays down rules for the organizational structure and working principles of forest conservation team, investigation procedures of forest crimes, sanctions, and duties, powers and responsibilities of forest officers. Forest crimes include illegal logging, illegal harvesting, encroachment, illegal hunting, forest fires, overexploitation, establishment of facilities without permission, and other activities that are incompatible with sustainable forest management. Moreover, this Notification covers sanctions including search, seizure and detention, administrative fine, and compensation.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.ogm.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Law No. 6831.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1956

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Agro-forestry, Afforestation/reforestation, Private forest, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 3234 on the General Directorate of Forests (OGM).

Legislation | Türkiye | 1985

Keyword: Institution, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX