Regional Law No. 5-RZ “On allocation of territory for pastoralism”.
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This Regional Law establishes the modalities of allocation of agricultural lands for grazing, transhumance and pastoralism and is aimed at specific and rational management of grazing grounds, conservation and improvement of grasses, prevention of negative anthropogenic impact, conservation and reproduction of natural landscapes. Grazing grounds destined for pastoralism shall be classified as winter and summer. Land destined for grazing, transhumance and pastoralism shall be public or municipal property and can be allotted to natural and legal persons exclusively on lease. Land tenure and management of areas destined for pastoralism shall be administered by the authorized state body or by local government.