Regulation on the deliberate release of genetically modified forest trees intended for timber production (SKSFS 2008:4). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Royalties/fees Timber extraction/logging Timber Transport/storage Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 1 November 2008, when Regulation No. SKSFS 1996:1 ceases to apply. Abstract The present Regulation, issued by the Swedish Forest Agency, concerns the deliberate release of genetically modified forest trees intended for timber production. It complements the Decree (2002:1086) on the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment, in matters related to the application procedure, reporting obligation, transport of GMOs, fees, etc. Full text Swedish Website www.skogsstyrelsen.se