Regional Decree No. 12/98/A creating the Regional Council of Forestry. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Institution Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Decree creates the Regional Council of Forestry. It consists of 7 articles establishing the creation of the aforementioned institution which shall be under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment. This institution shall be the competent authority aimed to manage and regulate the forestry activity within the archipelago of Azores. Composition, duties and competencies are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 254/2009 on the Forestry Code. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 | Repealed Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures Source: FAO, FAOLEX