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Ordinance on promotion of private forests and related rates.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Hessen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Private forest Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the promotion of private forests. The aim of the general promotion of private forests is that the forest owners should be in a position to use for themselves the economic potential of their forests. Moreover, they should be encouraged to form forestry associations in order to improve the cultivation of forestry land. The general promotion is rendered by the forestry service of Hessen and consists of: 1) advisory service concerning forestry issues through conferences and courses; 2) vocational training of forest officers; information on the state of the wood market; 3) making available necessary financial means; 4) giving general information on forestry proceedings; 5) giving continuous help to associations concerned. The text consists of 9 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.hessen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Hessen Forestry Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1954 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Public forest, Private forest, Forest service/forest officers, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX