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Regional Decree No. 6/98/A establishing protection, planning and management of forestry heritage.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Territorial subdivision
Azores
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 86/98 (I-A), 13 April 1998, pp. 1579-1581.
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Fuelwood Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regional Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Regional Decree establishes protection, planning and management of forestry heritage within the Autonomous Region of Azores in view of a sustainable exploitation of forestry resources. It consists of 5 chapters providing for authorized forestry activities to be performed within the regional territory, such as: tree logging, reforestation, protection of endangered plant species, introduction of exotic species, charcoal production, etc. This Regional Decree is divided as follows: Definition and general provisions (chap. 1); Licensing (chap. 2); Offences and penalties (chap. 3); Control procedures (chap. 4); Final provisions (chap. 5).

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Implemented by

Regional Decree No. 13/99/A establishing the legal regime for the protection of Azorian forestry natural heritage.

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX