Order No. 56/2019 approving the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning in Coastal Centre ("Centro Litoral) (PROF CL).

This Order approves the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning in Coastal Centre ("Centro Litoral) (PROF CL). This Programme, consisting of 48 articles divided into five Chapters and four Annexes including ten Geographical maps, establishes the Regional Programme for Forestry Planning (PROF) as sectoral policy instruments at the national level, under the terms established by Law No. 31/2014, of May 30, and developed by Decree-Law No. 80/2015 of 15 May, which define a forestry strategic framework guidelines and specific rules on the use, occupation, and management at regional level, in order to promote and guarantee the production of goods and services and the sustainable development of these forests. The PROF pursues a multi functional approach, integrating the following general functions of forestry areas: a) Production; b) Protection; c) Conservation of habitats, species of fauna and flora and geomonuments; d) Silvo-pastoralism, hunting and fishing in inland waters; e) Recreation and appreciation of the landscape. The PROF of Coastal Centre implements the National Programme for Territorial Planning Policy, being compatible with other sectoral and special programmes, ensuring the contribution of the forestry sector to the preparation and modification of other territorial management instruments.