Forestry Centre and District Forestry Board Act (Act No. 265/1991).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the establishment of two Forestry Centres (one for the Swedish speaking area and one for the Finnish speaking area) and several District Forestry Boards which function under the respective Centres (sect. 2). These public bodies shall promote private forestry with instruments as provided for in the Forest Improvement Act and, in accordance with rules yet to be enacted, supervise the implementation of acts concerning private forestry (sec.1). The Boards of Directors shall include representatives of the private forestry sector (sect. 4). (15 sections)
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Notes
Act No. 139/87 is repealed; Central Forestry Boards established under the repealed Act shall continue their existence as Forestry Centres.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Government publication "Forestry Legislation in Finland", pp. 49-55 (unofficial translation).
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No