Forest Law of El Salvador

The Forest Law of El Salvador establishes provisions for the increase, management and sustainable use of forest resources and the development of the timber industry, declaring these resources as natural heritage of the Nation under state protection. The law regulates the management of private natural forests through forest management plans, establishes incentives for reforestation with private sector participation, and creates forest protection mechanisms including restricted use areas. It defines the competence of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock as the authority responsible for regulatory application and the creation of a Forest Commission for technological and industrial development. The legal framework includes a comprehensive system of infractions and sanctions, administrative procedures, forest registries, and establishes special funds for financing productive forest activities.