Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

Código Florestal

English translation:

Forestry Code

Added to glossary by A Sturmer
Jun 18, 2008 11:45
15 yrs ago
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Portuguese term

Código Florestal

Portuguese to English Tech/Engineering Forestry / Wood / Timber Leis
Artigo xx do Código Florestal

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Forestry Code

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"Environmentalists have reacted strongly to the new text of the law proposal (PL) for the Forestry Code, presented on Wednesday 22 August by congressman..."
http://s108244183.websitehome.co.uk/?mod=PageMod.showCompone...

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"A new forestry code was adopted in 1905 that consisted of 815 articles..."
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=QR7gGlXFWnYC&pg=PA10&lpg=...

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In response to rhandler's comments below:

One ought to be wary of 'translation by google hits'. 'Forest code' also refers to a 'code of behaviour' when entering a forest. Indeed, a vast number of google hits for 'forest code' are referring to this very subject. 'Forestry Code' on the other hand is almost exclusively used to refer to Forestry law, even if there are 2 billion google hits for something similar sounding.

examples for 'forest code':

"Forest code to halt bad behaviour
Bad behaviour by dog owners, cyclists and horse riders in the UK's newest national park is being tackled by a new code of conduct.
The Forest Code

* Guard against all risk of fire
* Protect trees, plants and wildlife
* Leave things as you find them, take nothing away
* Keep dogs under control
* Avoid damaging buildings, fences, hedges, walls and signs
* Leave no litter"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/england/hampshire/4602085.stm

"Avoid damaging buildings, fences, hedges, walls and signs. Leave no litter. Please Follow The Forest Code To Keep Britain's Woodlands The Best In The World..."
http://homepagesphp.uel.ac.uk/php/u0408884/woods/forestCode....

"Forest Code (Out and About). The Forest Code states:. Be safe and plan ahead - follow any signs and aim to be out of the Forest by dusk..."
http://www.verderers.org.uk/education.html

examples for 'Forestry Code':

"16 (8) of the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines, “Strips of mangrove or swamplands at least twenty (20) meters wide, along shorelines facing oceans, ..."
http://cbcrmlearning.org/mockup3/coast_forestcase.htm

"For months, the Brazilian Government has been discussing the new forestry code with environmentalists and landowners."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/744478.stm

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But that's not to say that 'Forest Code' is wrong. I think both are fine though ultimately it will depend on the specific document you're translating.
Peer comment(s):

agree R. Alex Jenkins : or simply 'Forest Code'
1 min
thanks Richard. Yes, it would appear that 'Forest Code' is also used.
agree Abigail Elvins
3 mins
cheers Abigail
agree Luiz A. C. Paula
33 mins
thanks Luiz
agree Leniel Maccaferri
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thanks Leniel
agree Carla Queiro (X)
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thanks Carla
agree Naomi Fillmore : This is the term that appears in many publications and journal articles on the topic
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neutral BLR : while I appreciate the research that has gone into this, I base my own choice on the fundamental difference in meaning between Forestry (exploitation of forest resources) and Forest (forest related stuff). So would opt for the latter.
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Forest Code

from law Dic. Dicionário Jurídico / Law Dictionary
Publisher; Método 8th edition
Peer comment(s):

agree rhandler : Google statistics: 10,900 English pages for "forestry code", versus 22,700 English pages for "forest code". But it's not only the statistics: "forestry" means "exploração florestal". "código Florestal" é mais amplo e abrangente.
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agree Alexandra Gouveia : Yes, Forest Code is widely used in EN (GB).
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Thanks
agree BLR : Yes, I agree with rhandler's argument.
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Forests Code

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