Forest Fires and the Law
Subtitle: A Guide for National Drafters Based on the Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Published: 2009
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9789251061510
Subjects: Forest fires
Description: Forest fires impact upon livelihoods, ecosystems and landscapes. The Fire management voluntary guidelines address the cultural, social, environmental and economic dimensions of fire management at all levels. This study identifies the elements of a coherent national legal framework on forest fires, identifying emerging trends and singling out best practices and innovative legal solutions.--Publisher's description.