Cross River State Forestry Commission Law 2010 (No. 3 of 2010). Country/Territory Nigeria Territorial subdivision Cross River Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleA Law to make provisions for the establishment of the State Forestry Commission; and for the purposes of providing sustainable management of the forest and wildlife resources, preservation and protection of the ecosystem in Cross River State and other matiers connected therewith. Subject Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Inland fisheries Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Policy/planning Institution Classification/declassification Protected area Timber extraction/logging Concession EIA Community management Non-governmental entity Special fund Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable use Inland waters Basic legislation Biodiversity Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protection of species Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Law establishes the Cross River State Forest Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers, and provides with respect to its administration and operations. The Law also provides for: the classification, administration and licensing of forests; the protection of plant or animal species and their habitats, watersheds and fisheries; conservation, management and regeneration of forests; protected forest areas; concession agreements; establishment of Community Based Forest Management Associations; management of community forests and control of and assistance to private forests; a Forest Sector Strategy; preservation, conservation and protection of wild Animals, birds and fish; a timber marks system; establishment of the Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee, the Forestry Reserve Fund and a Forest Trust Fund; enforcement and legal proceedings; offences and penalties. Full text English