Decree No. 39-88, 25 March 1988.
This Decree declares the preservation of forests, reforestation, and the protection of drainage areas of rivers, lakes, and lagoons to be of national interest to Honduras.  It requires the Executive to review contracts and authorizations for cutting wood in the 90 days after approval of the Decree and establishes a National Commission for the Preservation of Forests, Reforestation, and the Protection of the Drainage Areas of Rivers, Lakes, and Lagoons, composed of representatives of various agencies.
D000569:Americas; D002489:Central America; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D003906:Developing Countries; D004777:Environment; D006721:Honduras; D019359:Knowledge; D007843:Latin America; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008004:Licensure; D009656:North America; D009934:Organization and Administration; D014197:Trees; D014881:Water Supply
Americas; Central America; Developing Countries; Environment; Environmental Protection--legal aspects; Forests--legal aspects; Honduras; Knowledge; Latin America; Legislation; Natural Resources; North America; Organization And Administration; Permits; Water Supply--legal aspects