Agricultural Resources Conservation Act (Chapter 35:06). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1972 (1979) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the conservation and improvement of the agricultural resources of Botswana; to establish an Agricultural Resources Board and to define its powers and functions; to provide for conservation committees and subordinate conservation committees and prescribe their functions; and to provide for matters incidental to the foregoing. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural land Erosion Agricultural development Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract This Act establishes the Agricultural Resources Board, Conservation Committees and Subordinate Conservation Committees, defining their functions and powers. The 30 articles are divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Agricultural Resources Board (II); Functions and duties of the Board (III); Conservation and improvement of agricultural resources (IV); Appeals and general (V and VI). Full text English Website www.laws.gov.bw References - Legislation Implemented by Agricultural Resources Conservation (Harvesting of Veld Products) Regulations (S.I. No. 28 of 2004). Legislation | Botswana | 2004 Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Fuelwood, Non-timber products, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agricultural Resources Conservation (Utilization of Veld Products) Regulations. Legislation | Botswana | 2006 (2011) Keyword: Registration, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fuelwood, Non-timber products, Crops/grasses, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX