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Order No. 13-N regulating logged tree exportation system.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging International trade Forest species Royalties/fees Forest management/forest conservation
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 date of publication.
Abstract

This Order regulates logged tree exportation system. It consists of 13 articles specifying the requirements to be met in order to obtain an authorization for logged tree exploitation of following species: Swietenia macrophilla, Virola surinamensis, Araucaria angustifolia and Ocotea porosa. It also establishes fees to be paid by tree logging companies and sanctions for offenders under the competence and control of Ibama.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1965

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 37-N listing flora endangered species.

Legislation | Brazil | 1992

Keyword: Wild flora, Endangered species, Protected area, Classification/declassification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX