Introductory Law relating to the Federal Forest Act (Introductory Law – Forestry Act).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The present Law implements the Federal Forest Act of 4 October 1991. Part 1 lays down provisions relating to the definition of forest, the establishment of forest boundaries and to land clearing. The text consists of 36 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Concept of forest, forest delineation and land clearing (1); Forest and land use planning (2); Protection against natural desasters (3); Entering, driving and other use of forests (4); Planning, care and use of forest (5); Promotion measures (6); Enforcement (7); Final provisions (8).
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Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 8 March 1999.
Notes
The present Law is updated as of 1 October 2013.The present Law repeals the Law of 16 January 1908 on the same subject.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zum Bundesgesetz über denWald (EGWaldgesetz).