The Forest and Wild Fauna Law (Law No. 29763) of Peru establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the conservation, sustainable management, and responsible use of the nation’s forest and wild fauna resources. Central to its objectives is the integration of environmental protection with socio-economic development, particularly through the adoption of an ecosystem-based approach that prioritises biodiversity, climate resilience, and equitable governance. The law explicitly acknowledges the critical role of forests and other natural ecosystems in mitigating climate change, as demonstrated by Articles 72–74, which mandate state action to prevent deforestation and degradation, promote reforestation and ecological restoration, and support adaptation and mitigation strategies in vulnerable ecosystems such as Andean and dry forests. These provisions reflect a strong policy emphasis on enhancing carbon sequestration, maintaining hydrological cycles, and reinforcing ecosystem integrity as core components of national climate strategy.
The law further advances climate and energy transition goals by promoting sustainable forest management practices, including the establishment of forest plantations on degraded or non-forest land (particularly with native species) to restore ecosystems, improve soil quality, enhance habitat connectivity, and generate renewable biomass for energy.
