Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of theCommunitys forests against fireCouncil Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 onprotection of the Communitys forests against fire Official Journal L 217, 31/07/1992 pp. 0003 - 0007 THE COUNCIL OF THEEUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, andin particular Articles 43 and 130s thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas forests play an essential role in maintaining basic equilibria,particularly as regards the soil, water resources, climate, fauna and flora; Whereas forests therefore contribute towards the safeguarding and developmentof agriculture and the countryside, which may be greatly dependent on thepresence and good upkeep of the surrounding forests; Whereas, espcially in the southern parts of...