Law No. 9.519 instituting the Forest Code in Rio Grande do Sul State. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Rio Grande do Sul Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1992 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Bosques Palabra clave Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Medidas de protección forestal Política/planificación Fondo especial Especies forestales Clasificación/declasificación Área geográphica Americas, América del Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication. Resumen This Law is composed of 55 articles divided in six Chapters. It institutes the Forest Code for the State Rio Grande do Sul. In particular, it defines the State Forestry Policy, with the aim of granting an adequate and rational use of forest resources, and, at the same time, seeking population’s quality of life and socio-economic development. The Law defines the Forestry Policy instruments and regulates forest exploration and protection requirements. Particular attention is devoted to the classif Texto completo Portugués Página web www.sema.rs.gov.br