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Bhutan Forest Act of 1969.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Traditional rights/customary rights Concession Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of Forest Reserves and defines rules applicable to activities in such areas. The 31 sections of the Act are divided into 5 Chapters: Preliminary (I); Reservation of Forests (II); Rights and Concessions (III); Penalties and Procedures (IV); Miscellaneous (V). The present Act aims at consolidating the law relating to forests, the transit of forest produce and duty leviable on timber and other forest produce.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Community Protected Forest Rules, 1990.

Legislation | Bhutan | 1990

Keyword: Protected area, Public forest, Non-governmental entity, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Data collection/reporting, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lease Forest Rules, 1990.

Legislation | Bhutan | 1990

Keyword: Public forest, Private forest, Classification/declassification, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Private Forestry Rules, 1990.

Legislation | Bhutan | 1990

Keyword: Private forest, Registration, Afforestation/reforestation, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan, 1995.

Legislation | Bhutan | 1995

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Policy/planning, Public forest, Private forest, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Community management, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Wild flora, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX