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). Full text Portuguese References - Legislation 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