Regional Legislative Decree No. 35/2008/M on the protection regime for natural and forest resources. Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 157, 14 August 2008, pp. 5649-5655. Subject Forestry Keyword Protection forest Policy/planning Zoning Authorization/permit Monitoring Forest management/forest conservation Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree is composed of three Chapters divided in 28 articles and four Annexes. It defines the protection regime applicable to the Region's natural and forest resources. Particular attention is paid to licensing and control procedures over forestry activities as well as to fines for non-compliance. Full text Portuguese