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Dutch Elm Disease Regulations (N.S. Reg. 41/89).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Pests/diseases Inspection Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 15 April 1989.
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Forests Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to the fight against Dutch elm disease, a devastating disease of elm trees. In particular, section 4 establishes that where Dutch elm disease is determined to exist in any tree or area of trees, a conservation officer or other person appointed by the Minister for this purpose may take any action that is required to prevent, eliminate or control the spread of Dutch elm disease or its vectors in any tree or area of trees so infested. The text consists of 7 sections and 1 Appendix.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2010)

Keyword: Framework law, Private forest, Public forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Recreational forest, Policy/planning, Research, Timber, Special fund, Institution, Authorization/permit, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX