Forest Code (1997).

The present Forest Code determines legal basis of regulation of forest relations, use of forests, their protection, conservation, reproduction, increase of ecological and resource potential of forests. Regulation of forest relations must be carried out taking into consideration the concept of forest that represents the unity of forest vegetation, soil, wildlife and other environmental components of important ecological, economic and social value. The Forest Code consists of 10 Sections composed of 80 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-10) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 11-26) regards ownership of the stock of forest and plantations of trees and shrubbery, and the right of their use. Section 3 (arts. 27-29) regards state management in the sphere of use of the stock of forest, its conservation, protection and reforestation. Section 4 (arts. 30-46) regards organization of forestry. Section 5 (arts. 47-53) regards use, conservation, protection and reproduction of forest land and the stock of forest land not covered with vegetation. Section 6 (arts. 54-57) regards afforestation and reforestation. Section 7 (arts. 58-63) regards conservation and protection of the stock of forest. Section 8 (arts. 64-66) regards economic regulation of the use of the stock of forest, its conservation, protection and reproduction. Section 9 (arts. 67-77) regards particulars of the use of the stock of forest, plantations of trees and shrubbery. Section 10 (arts. 78-80) regards dispute settlement and establishes liability for the infringement of forest legislation.