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Agricultural Resources Conservation Act (Chapter 35:06).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (1979)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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