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Schleswig-Holstein Forestry Law (LWaldG).

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Schleswig-Holstein
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Forestry Law for the Land Schleswig-Holstein.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Public forest Private forest Recreational forest Timber extraction/logging Afforestation/reforestation Forest species Forestry protection measures Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Planting material/seeds
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2005.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to: 1) conserve and increase the forest and to ensure its sustainable development on the grounds of its: a) significance for the environment, in particular for its wild fauna and flora, water resources and the air, its agrarian structure and infrastructure; b) recreational purpose for the population; c) resources, in particular for the raw material wood; 2) promote the sustainable forestry management; 3) harmonize public interest with those of individuals; and 4) order the use of the free countryside. The present Law consists of 43 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Consideration (II); Forest management, forest conservation (III); Specially protected forest areas (IV); Entering the forest (V); Protection of forest (VI); Promotion of forestry (VII); Compensation, Refunding of costs (VIII); Forest administration, forest inspection (IX); Final provisions (X).

Full text
German
Website
www.lexsoft.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on the protection of forests, moorland and heathland.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

Keyword: Public forest, Forest fires

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on establishment of the Institute “Schleswig-Holstein Forests”.

Legislation | Germany | 2007

Keyword: Institution, Public forest, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX