Forest Act, 1998. Country/Territory Gambia Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the maintenance and development of the forest resources of The Gambia with a view to enhancing the contribution of Forestry to the socio-economic development of The Gambia and for matters connected therewith. Subject Forestry, Water Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Institution Policy/planning Forestry protection measures Contract/agreement Special fund Dispute settlement Private forest Public forest Protection forest Protected area Offences/penalties Monitoring Authorization/permit Community management Timber Timber extraction/logging Water conservation zone Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Act shall come into effect on such date as the Secretary of State may by Order publish in the Gazette appoint. Abstract This Act makes provision for the administration and management of state and private forests and for the declaration of protected forest areas and related matters. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Forest Act, 1977 (Act No. 9 of 1977). Legislation | Gambia | 1977 Keyword: Protection forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Forest management/forest conservation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Forest Regulations, 1998. Legislation | Gambia | 1988 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Non-timber products, Authorization/permit, Forest fires, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Protected area, Policy/planning, Inventory, Offences/penalties, Community management, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX