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Felling of trees (Control) Act.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1951
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Publication, pp. XI/266
Long title
An Act to provide for the prohibition, regulation or control of the felling of trees.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Authorization/permit Marking/identification Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides for the felling of trees in the whole of Sri Lanka and their eventual marking, offences and related penalties.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Felling of Trees (Control) (Amendment) Act of 2000.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2000

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Forest management/forest conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX