Law on Promotion of Use of Wood in Public Buildings (Act No. 36). Pays/Territoire Japon Type du document Législation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Forêts Mot clé Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Mesures de protection des forêts Changement de climat Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière Inspection Protection de l’environnement Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Asie Orientale, Pacifique Nord, Pacifique Nord Occidental Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the day specified by a Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding six months from the day of promulgation. Résumé This Law is designed to promote the use of timber to prevent global warming, create a recycling-oriented society, conserve forest land, recharge water sources and perform other multi-functional functions, and activate the economy of mountain villages and other regions. In order to promote the use of timber in public buildings, etc. in view of contributing to the development of public buildings, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism have established basic policies, etc. By taking measures to ensure appropriate supply, etc., a sustainable and healthy development of forestry is required through ensuring the appropriate supply and use of timber, thereby contributing to the proper maintenance of forests and the improvement of the self-sufficiency rate of timber. Texte intégral Japonais Site web www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp