Order No. 53/2019 approving the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning in Algarve (PROF ALG). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República Serie I, No. 29 of 11 February 2019. Subject Fisheries, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Inland fisheries Environmental planning Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Forestry protection measures Agro-forestry Pastoralism Hunting/capture Hunting rights Fishing authorization Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Zoning Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Order approves the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning in Algarve (PROF ALG). This Programme, consisting of 35 articles divided into five Chapters and four Annexes including seven Geographical maps, establishes the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning (PROF) as sectoral policy instruments at the national level, under the terms established by Law No. 31/2014, of May 30, and developed by Decree-Law No. 80/2015 of 15 May, which define a forestry strategic framework guidelines and specific rules on the use, occupation, and management at regional level, in order to promote and guarantee the production of goods and services and the sustainable development of these forests. The PROF pursues a multi functional approach, integrating the following general functions of forestry areas: a) Production; b) Protection; c) Conservation of habitats, species of fauna and flora and geomonuments; d) Silvo-pastoralism, hunting and fishing in inland waters; e) Recreation and appreciation of the landscape. The PROF of Algarve implements the National Programme for Territorial Planning Policy, being compatible with other sectoral and special programmes, ensuring the contribution of the forestry sector to the preparation and modification of other territorial management instruments. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Implements Law No. 31/2014 establishing the general basis for public policies on soils, land use and urbanism. Legislation | Portugal | 2014 Keyword: Basic legislation, Land-use planning, Use restrictions, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Urban land, Early warning system, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 115/2018 establishing a new strategic orientation for forestry management. Legislation | Portugal | 2018 Keyword: Environmental planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX