Mexico: Ley Agricola y Forestal del Estado de Mexico/Reglamento de la Ley Forestal

Regulates the administration and handling of the forest resources, as well as the promotion of forest activity.  The main thrust of the legislation is to promote more efficient use of forest resources.  The government will sponsor studies to evaluate environmental damage and the measures necessary to rectify the situation. It will implement the necessary means to regulate the improvement, conservation, restoration and rational use of the natural resources destined to agricultural and forest activities. It also will divide into zones in order to facilitate planning of the use of forest resources in a more sustainable manner. The regulation also includes measures to prevent and combat forest fires. 

Date Implemented: 1996/1998

Status: In Force

References: 2nd National Communication to the UNFCCC;

http://www.edomexico.gob.mx/legistel/cnt/LeyEst_011.html