Walloon action plan against forest diseases and pests
Official title: Projet de décret modifiant le Code forestier en ce qui concerne la prise en compte des phénomènes sanitaires forestiers
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted in plenary session’)
In plain language
- Wallonia is strengthening its powers to tackle forest diseases, bark beetle outbreaks, and drought, while officially establishing an Observatory for Forest Health.
- The rules mainly affect public and private forest owners, woodland managers, and forestry businesses.
- If you own woodland, authorities may inspect your land and require urgent health measures, but you can also receive compensation and financial support.
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From proposal to law
- Submitted 13 May 2026
- Approved by parliament 15 July 2026
- Given royal assent by the government 16 July 2026
- Published in the Belgian Official Journal 25 August 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force not yet
How parliament voted
Passed on 15 July 202640 for · 31 against · 0 abstention(s)
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MR Voted for
24 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PS Voted against
0 for · 19 against · 0 abstentions
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Les Engagés Voted for
16 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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PTB Voted against
0 for · 6 against · 0 abstentions
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Ecolo Voted against
0 for · 4 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendant Voted against
0 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions
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Indépendante Voted against
0 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions