This Regional Decree establishes protection, planning and management of forestry heritage within the Autonomous Region of Azores in view of a sustainable exploitation of forestry resources. It consists of 5 chapters providing for authorized forestry activities to be performed within the regional territory, such as: tree logging, reforestation, protection of endangered plant species, introduction of exotic species, charcoal production, etc. This Regional Decree is divided as follows: Definition and general provisions (chap. 1); Licensing (chap. 2); Offences and penalties (chap. 3); Control procedures (chap. 4); Final provisions (chap. 5).
Portugal · 1998-03-10