Ley-N°-29763.pdf (491.82 KB)
Forestry and Wildlife Law. This law introduced modifications to the forestry sector, and recognizes native groups contribution in the management and conservation of the environment. This law establishes that "Everyone has the right to access, use, and benefit from the nation's forest and wildlife heritage, in accordance with the procedures set by national authorities and regulations, as well as territorial planning and management tools" (Article 1) Additionally, it states that "Every individual has the responsibility to contribute to the conservation of this heritage and its components." Native wildlife is considered national heritage and as such, this law outlines the provisions managing topics such as endangered species, wildlife trade, hunting and fishing.
The law creates the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (SERFOR) as the National Authority for Forestry and Wildlife (article 15), and The Forest and Wildlife Resources Supervision Agency (OSINFOR) as the responsible authority for overseeing and regulating the sustainable use and conservation of forest and wildlife resources, as well as the services provided by forest ecosystems and other wild vegetation ecosystems (article18)