Order No. 231-P regulating forest fires according to article 26 of New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest fires 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 forest fires according to article 26 of New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771). It establishes controls to be carried out for obtaining an authorization for lighting fires. It consists of 10 articles and 1 annex listing the requirements to be satisfied for performing this activity. A model form (in annex) lays down information to be given to competent authority. 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 Implemented by Order No. 292-P approving the model form for obtaining the authorization to light forest fires. Legislation | Brazil | 1988 Keyword: Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX