Regulation No. 396 on the use and transfer of forests from local government units. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Community management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regulation lays down rules and procedures concerning the use and the transfer of forests pertaining to local government units. After the Council of Ministers approves the transfer, local government units can register the transferred area with the immovable property office. The regional forestry authorities provide extension services to users of communal forests. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration shall supervise the implementation of this Regulation. Full text Albanian Website www.qpz.gov.al References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9385 on forests and the forestry service. Legislation | Albania | 2005 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Special fund, Non-governmental entity, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX