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Regulation No. 9/2007 approving the National Policy for the Forestry sector.

Country/Territory
Timor-Leste
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Agricultural development Agro-forestry Authorization/permit Inland waters Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, consisting of 5 Chapters, establishes the requirements to be met in order to perform activities in the forestry sector. It specifies forest protecting measures and forest and land management criteria. Forest protection, including water basin conservation, contributes to improve the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and the food security of poor rural households.

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