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Act containing new provisions relative to the conservation of forests and other timber resources (Forestry Act).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Act provides rules relative timber cutting and reforestation for purposes of forest resources management and protection. It imposes duties of notification regarding felling on forestry operators and replanting of trees in cases other than felling for forest management purposes on owners of forests. The Ministers may prohibit the felling of timber, other than for forestry protection and management purposes, for a period of maximum five years.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
Consolidated version of Act of 20 July 1961 as at 15 March 2012 and amended last by Stb. 19 of 2012.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Wet houdende nieuwe bepalingen ter bewaring van bossen en andere houtopstanden (Boswet).
Repealed by