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Regulatory framework for protecting forests

Description

A basic forest protection or forest management law and associated regulations oblige all citizens of a country to comply with comprehensive requirements to protect forests. The law regulates access to firewood, secures forest reserves and promotes the economical use of wood. The forest protection or/ and management law must form an integral part of all of a country’s key environmental legislation.

Requirements

  • A properly functioning country-wide administration and monitoring system with access to the relevant information and sufficient technical and human capacities for its design, implementation and monitoring
  • Clear and coherent political strategy and targets for policy-makers and public authorities
  • Close cooperation and knowledge sharing with local advisory services
  • Close cooperation and knowledge sharing with research institutions
  • Clear responsibilities in public authorities
  • Country-wide monitoring of natural resources and their quality (e. g. water, soil, forests, air, grassland)
  • Good knowledge of good agricultural practices
  • Participation of all stakeholders involved, e. g. science / research, agricultural advisory services, civil society, public and private sector (incl. farmers and their interest groups)
  • Sanction mechanisms
  • Monitoring and control system for the agricultural production processes supported
  • Regular neutral inspections on farms and in agri-food enterprises

Possible Negative Effects

  • Poor people might be prevented from collecting firewood as their energy supply
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Implementation Level
  • On Site
  • Competent Authority
  • National Government
Required Budget
low ($)
Impact Horizon
  • long
Administrative Complexity
medium
Ministries Involved
  • Agriculture, Fisheries & Forests
  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Justice
Trade Impact
not distorting
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