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Tenure and land use

Is there a difference in law between ownership and use?

Yes. Ownership implies the possibility to use, enjoy, manage and claim a good - while rights over forest lands are limited to the use of their fruits and products by those entitled to such rights.

Title	Civil Code, approved by Legislative Decree Nº 295 Law for the sustainable use of natural resources, approved by Law N º 26821 Law on Forests and Wildlife, approved by Law Nº 27308
Date	25/07/1984 26/06/1997 16/07/2000
Source	www.manuelaenelcongreso.org/files/CODIGO%20CIVIL.pdf http://www.produce.gob.pe/RepositorioAPS/1/jer/PROPESCA_OTRO/marco-legal/1.3.%20Ley26821.pdf http://www.adaalegreconsultores.com.pe/normas/Agricultura/8.pdf
Language	Inadequate for indigenous peoples