Law on Forests.

This Law regulates social relations related to the conservation, management and use of forest territories in the Republic of Bulgaria. It sets out the objectives of the Law, including the preservation and expansion of forest areas, maintenance and improvement of their condition, sustainable use of forest resources, protection of biological diversity and forest ecosystems, and provision of social and recreational functions.
The Law defines forest and forest territories and provides for the categorization of forest territories according to their functions, including protective, special and production forests. It regulates planning instruments, including the national strategy, strategic plans, regional development plans and forest management plans and programmes. It also provides for the inventory and classification of forest territories and lays down rules for forest planning.
The Law regulates ownership of forest territories, including state, municipal and private ownership, and governs transactions and use rights relating to forest land. It establishes procedures for the granting of rights for construction, use and servitudes, as well as leasing and concession of forest territories. It also regulates the change of designation of forest territories.
The Law regulates activities in forest territories, including afforestation, reforestation, forest protection, soil and erosion control, and the use of timber and non‑wood forest products. It sets out rules on forest regeneration, forestry practices, forest certification and the use of forest reproductive material. It also establishes requirements for the conduct of logging activities, including authorization, marking and control.
The Law provides for protection of forest territories, including measures against fires, pests and diseases, and establishes obligations for restoration of affected areas. It includes provisions on monitoring, inventory, administrative procedures, control and enforcement, as well as administrative and penal measures.