Forest Act, 1996.

Country/Territory: Jamaica
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1996 (1998)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to repeal and replace the Forest Act.

Subject: Forestry
Keyword: Basic legislation Policy/planning Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Inspection Institution Inventory Private forest Protection forest Public forest Forest service/forest officers Timber extraction/logging Classification/declassification Authorization/permit
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: This Act provides for the management and conservation of forest resources in Jamaica and related matters.
Full text: English
Website: www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest (Removal of Timber and Property marks) Regulations 1938.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1938 (1999)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Timber, Marking/identification, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Authorization made under section 5 (4) (6) of the Forest Act, 1937.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1944 (1999)

Keyword: Agro-forestry, Forest fires, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Regulations, 2001.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2001 (2003)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Policy/planning, Protected area, Inspection, Institution, Special fund, Private forest, Research, Protection forest, Public forest, Forest service/forest officers, Timber extraction/logging, Non-governmental entity, Forest fires, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Land tenure, Lease, Range, Water conservation zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable use, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX