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Regulation on Optimization, Monitoring, Maintenance, Utilization, and Management of Forests.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal, No. 20057, 12 January 2014.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Forest service/forest officers Public forest Protection forest Sustainable use Cultural heritage Institution Inventory
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation, which consists of 10 articles and 1 Annex, is to set provisions on the efficient management of forests and optimizing the use of forests. The Ministry of Agriculture is the responsible authority to provide sustainable management of forests in the country. According to the Regulation, the forests and woods shall be considered as national resources of the Country and in order to protect these resources, the Ministry shall work in close collaboration with the Forestry Organization, the Cultural Heritage Organization and Tourism Organization. The Ministry of Agriculture shall map all forests of the Country and monitor any violations.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir