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Order No. 319 of the Federal Forest Agency validating the Regulation on preparation and conclusion of lease contracts of the plots of forest pertaining to public or municipal property, and model form of lease contract of a plot of forest.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Public forest Contract/agreement Registration
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Order establishes that plots of forest that have passed state registration shall be subject to lease. Plot of public forest can be conceded on lease for one of the following purposes: (a) timber extraction; (b) procurement of soft resin; (c) procurement of non-timber forest products; (d) hunting; (e) agriculture; (f) scientific research and education; (g) recreational activity; (h) growing of fruits, berries, edible nuts, ornamental and medicinal plants; (i) creation of artificial waterbodies; (j) processing of timber and other forest resources; (k) exploration; (l) growing of planting material of forest species; and (m) other uses of forests in accordance with purposeful use of land. The duration of lease contract can be for the period up to 49 years. Lease contract shall be subject to mandatory state registration.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.rosleshoz.gov.ru