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Order IAP No. 108 regulating the exploitation of wood from native tree species of the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes within the State of Paraná.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraná
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Forestry protection measures Non-timber products Protection forest
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Order, consisting of 13 articles, regulates exploitation of devitalized and dry wood from native tree species of the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes within the State of Paraná. Removal operations in forests should be performed preferably with animal traction, without using heavy equipment and/or large, such as crawler tractors. Exploitation of timber in Permanent Preservation Areas shall be prohibited, unless the timber is causing risks of erosion and/or contributing to environmental degradation as obstructing watercourse.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX