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Factsheet: Forest act
Forest act
Key Information
Country/Region:
European Union
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POLAND (POLSKA)
Full name of Instrument & Measure (English):
The Forest Act
Full name of Instrument & Measure (native language):
Ustawa o lasach
Description:
Act determines the model of Polish forestry, both in private and public sector. It indicates the aims of sustainable forest management and emphasises the significant meaning of non-productive role of forest ecosystems.
Goal/Aim:
sustainable forest management and emphasise the significant meaning of non-productive role of forest ecosystems.
Type (and subtype) :
Regulatory (binding) instruments
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Permitting
Regulatory (binding) instruments
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Procurement Rules
Regulatory (binding) instruments
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Requirements
Regulatory (binding) instruments
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Standards (Binding)
Sector/Topic targeted:
Forestry
Responsible Authority:
The Ministry of the Environment
Status:
In force
Year Instrument & Measure Started:
1991
Contact References
Links:
http://www.lasy.gov.pl/
Contact of Responsible Authority:
http://www.mos.gov.pl/
Completed by:
KAPE
Completed on:
March, 2014
Advanced Information
Feedstock type targeted:
roundwood/sawnwood
forestry byproducts/residues (tops, branches, bark, stumps)
Product type targeted:
Bioproducts (fibres, plastics, fertilisers,...)
Food/feed products
Paper and Cardboard products
Electricity
Wood products
Heating/Cooling
Combined Heat and Power
Biofuels (transport)
Value Chain:
Primary production (incl. harvesting)
Environmental Sustainability Requirements:
sustainable forest management