Law No. 8302 for the management of revenues generated from the State forests and pastures.

This Law makes provision for the use of incomes from state forests and pastures that are generated from sale of wood material, grazing fees, medicinal plants, hunting and other activities that have to be decided in the appropriate manner. These incomes shall be managed by the Director General of Forest and Pasture (DGFP) and in part be destined for use by the Government. The incomes generated by the DGFP shall be used for: forest work (forest improvement, forestation, seedling production); the protection of fauna, forest and pasture biodiversity; building, repairing and managing forest roads; prevention of forest diseases, pests and fires; management of forests and pastures; forest scientific research; providing facilities for tourism and recreational activities.