Regulation on the obligation to notify consultations pursuant to Ch. 12, Article 6, of the Environmental Code regarding forestry measures (SKSFS 2013:3).

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protection of environment EIA Forest management/forest conservation Fertilizers/nutrients Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Wild flora

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The present Regulation, issued by the Swedish Forest Agency, lays down provisions and guidelines on notification requirements concerning forestry measures. Article 1 requires that activities and measures that may significantly impact the natural environment be reported for consultation. Articles 4-10 contemplate measures and activities of various kinds, which by their nature are such that they risk significantly altering the natural environment and must always be reported for consultation to the Swedish Forest Agency. These include forest fertilization, ditch cleaning, wood ash recycling, etc. Specific rules on the content of the notification are described.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.livsmedelsverket.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX