Forest Act (Chapter 38:03).

Subject

Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Protection forest Timber extraction/logging Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Biodiversity Endangered species International trade Protection of species

Geographical area

Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Act provides rules for the management and conservation of forest resources of Botswana and for the trade in forest produce including protected fauna and flora. The 37 sections are divided into six Parts: Preliminary (I); Delegation by Forest Officer (II); Declaration of Forest Reserves (III); Protected Trees (IV); Control of Forest Produce (V); Trading in Endangered Species of Flora (VA); Miscellaneous (VI). (3 Appendices)

Full text

English

Website

www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest (Declaration of Forest Reserves) Order (Chapter 38:03).

Legislation | Botswana | 1986 (2012)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest (Exemption of Certain Villages from Prohibited Acts in Forest Reserves) Order (Chapter 38:03).

Legislation | Botswana | 1968 (2013)

Keyword: Protected area, Fuelwood, Timber

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest (Declaration of Protected Trees) Order, 1981 (Chapter 38:03).

Legislation | Botswana | 1981 (2008)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protection of species, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry (International Trade In Wild Flora) Regulations.

Legislation | Botswana | 2009

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Forest species, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Plant protection, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Aquatic plants, Offences/penalties, Trade in species, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX