Control of Land (Pwadzi Protected Areas) Order (Cap. 57:01).

Subject

Forestry, Land & soil

Keyword

Afforestation/reforestation Timber extraction/logging Forest management/forest conservation Land tenure Land-use planning Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

This Order, made under section 31 of the Land Act, provides that, on the land described in the Schedule to this Order, no person shall without the prior consent of the Minister or his or her authorized representative: (a) make any new garden (b) plant any tree or shrub; (c) erect any building of any description whatsoever; or (d) cut any tree or vegetation except resident’s own domestic use.

Full text

English

Website

www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Land Act (Cap. 57:01).

Legislation | Malawi | 1965 (1982)

Keyword: Land tenure, Common property, Traditional rights/customary rights, Cadastre/land registration, Ownership, Public land, Institution, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX