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Ley Forestal Decreto No 101-96

Forest Law Decree No. 101-96

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Summary

The importance of the country's forests as a source of goods and services for a high proportion of the Guatemalan population, as well as the productive potential of the forest lands and natural forests we have in Guatemala, were clearly recognized aspects by the promoters of the current Forestry Law (Decree 101-96 ), when creating a Law with a focus on the promotion of forest production and the protection of the country's forests, with an institutional framework and policy instruments that allow more than regular, promote forest activity.

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Issuer

Guatemala

Year

2013

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

National Forest Institute (Instituto Nacional de Bosques); The Congress of the Republic of Guatemala (NGO, Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Education
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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