The present Law lays down provisions relating to forests in the Canton of Ticino. In particular, it aims to protect the forest as natural environment; ensure the healthy life of the forest; prevent natural disasters and forest fires; help owners in the maintenance of forest and promote the use of wood products; conserve the forest of Ticino and increase the biological diversity; establish the duties of public and private forest owners. The text consists of 45 articles divided into 9 Titles as follows: General provisions (I); Conservation of forests (II); Protection from natural disasters and forests fires (III); Forestry management (IV); Promotional measures (V); Various provisions (VI); Penalties (VII); Dispuste settlement (VIII); Final and transitional provisions (IX).
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