The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the forests in the Canton of Uri. Article 2 contains the definition of “forest” according to which it must have a surface area of 800 m2, a width of minimum 12 m, and a minimum age of 20 years. However, if a forest appears very useful for recreational and protection purpose , it will be considered to be a forest for the purpose of this Ordinance. The text consists of 55 articles divided into Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Forestry protection measures (2); Protection against natural disasters (3);Care and use of the forest (4); Promotion measures (5); Forest management (6); Final provisions (7).
Suisse · 1996-11-13