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The main forestry laws in Iceland include the Forestry Law (1955), the Farm Afforestation Law (1991), and the Southland Afforestation Law (1997).
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He's activated one of the biggest funds for natural India, called the Compensatory Afforestation Fund, or CAMPA, where the Supreme Court of India has ordered that 5000 crore rupees ($1.02 billion) will be used over the next five years to protect and regenerate the forests of India.
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Afforestation projects and rural development in Iceland.
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In response to a request by the Icelandic parliament, the Iceland Forest Service prepared a comprehensive afforestation plan for all of Iceland as a part of its sustainable development strategy, resulting in the Regional Afforestation Law (1999).
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Afforestation projects and rural development in Iceland.
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Afforestation will take place in rural areas where there are few other viable opportunities for job creation and economic activity.
Speech by Jonathan Arendse during the debate on Water Affairs and Forestry budget vote 2008
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Afforestation (planting trees on open sites) and reforestation (planting trees on recently cleared sites) are the activities most commonly included for offsets.
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Afforestation (planting trees on open sites) and reforestation (planting trees on recently cleared sites) are the activities most commonly included for offsets.
Archive 2008-07-01 2008
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Annual water segments by sector Sector Water requirements in 2000 km3 % Irrigation 7.836 59 Domestic - Urban 3.332 25 Domestic - Rural 0.572 4 Mining and Bulk Industrial 0.756 6 Sub-total 12.496 94 Afforestation 0.488 4 Power generation 0.296 2 Total 13.280 100
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Afforestation - converting a bare or agricultural space by planting trees and plants; reforestation involves replanting trees on areas that have been cut or destroyed by fire.
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