The scope of this Regional Law shall be management, conservation, protection and reproduction of forests located on urban land. Urban forests shall be registered within the boundaries of urban areas and shall be destined for recreation of the population and conservation of favourable environment. Forested urban land parcels of particular environmental protection, scientific, cultural and historic value can be classified as protected areas.

The scope of this Regional Law shall be conservation and improvement of environmental, protective and other beneficial qualities of urban forests. Urban forest shall not be included in state forest fund, but shall be classified as public forest managed by regional administration. Urban forest management must ensure: (a) ecosystem preservation; (b) improvement of forest species composition; (c) conservation of wild fauna and wild flora species; (d) combating pests and diseases; and (e) recreational use of forests.

This Regional Law establishes that lease payment and concession payment shall be determined on the basis of forestry taxes. Rates of payment shall be fixed in lease contract, concession, forestry licence or forest management permit. All forestry taxes and payments cannot be lower than minimum forestry taxes and payments fixed by law. Payments for building timber and fuelwood shall be equal to minimum forestry taxes applicable to standing timber. Land tax for forest parcels shall be fixed as minimum forestry tax applicable to standing timber.

The purpose of this Regulation is to provide measures to prevent the risk of contamination from hazardous substances in the soil, at sea and in watercourses, as well as air pollution caused by noise and emissions of hazardous substances by implementing regular inspections with the aim to ensure that environmental quality and standards are maintained.

This Order, made under section 31 of the Land Act, provides that on the land described in the First Schedule no control person shall, without the prior consent of the Minister or his or her authorized representative: (a) make any new garden; (b) plant any tree or shrub; (c) erect any building of any description whatsoever. The Order also provides for powers of authorized officers in proceedings under section 36 (1) of the Act against any person who has trespassed or encroached upon public land or is in unlawful use or occupation of such land.

This Decision approves the master plan on the socio-economic development of the Southeastern region.The main objectives of the plan include: agricultural, forestry and fishery development; restoration and protection of natural forest ecosystems; development of water supply, irrigation and drainage systems; protection of the environment; waste treatment facilities; and urban space development.

This Regulation, consisting of five Parts, implements the Vegetation Management Act 1999. It provides for the classification of regional ecosystems, which are listed in the annexed schedules, and it gives effect to the statutory codes, policies and maps that underpin the vegetation management framework.The Regulation is completed by eigth schedules: endangered regional ecosystems, of concern regional ecosystems, least concern regional ecosystems, grassland regional ecosystems, trees prescribed for the Act, fees and dictionary.

This Presidential Decree, consisting of 2 Chapters, regulates the expropriation regime of public coastal lands designated to infrastructures and support equipments for beach facilities on the entire coastal area up to the maritime zone (excluding harbours and military areas) and the land protection area with a maximum width of 500 metres, transferring the competencies to the private domain of the respective Provincial Governments.

Repeals: Decree No. 4/01 regulating Coastal Management Plans (POOC). (2001-02-02)

This Act amends the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 by making minor word changes to sections 12, 13 and 19 that provide for the appointment of authorized officers and their powers, powers of the District Officer and powers of entry and seizure.

Amends: Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 (Act No. 28 of 2008). (2008-08-12)

These Regulations amend the Foreshore Act 1933 for the purpose of giving effect to Council Directive No. 2011/92/EU. They amend section 13A with respect to environmental impact assessment: The appropriate Minister shall, as part of his or her consideration of a relevant application, in accordance with paragraph ensure that, before a decision on the application is given, projects likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue, inter alia, of their nature, size or location are made subject to an environmental impact assessment.

These Regulations designate a coastal area as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The purpose is to ensure protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs under Article 5 of the Directive for all species of birds, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are listed).

These Regulations designate a coastal area consisting of land and marine waters as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The purpose is to ensure protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs under Article 5 of the Directive for all species of birds, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are listed).