Forest Amendment Act 1975 (No. 36 of 1975). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 4699, 7 May 1975, 9 pp. Long titleAn Act to amend the Forest Act, 1968, so as to make further provision for the powers of honorary forest officers; to further regulate the demarcation of forests; to extend the permissible granting of rights in respect of State Forests; to further regulate the payment of allowances in respect of certain expenses incurred in connection with the business of the Forestry Council; to further regulate the combating and prevention of fires; and to provide for a national hiking way system; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Forestry Keyword Institution Forest fires Public forest Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract The Minister shall establish a National Hiking Way Board (sect. 31F) and may establish Managing Committees (sect. 31G). Full text English References - Legislation Amends Forest Act 1968. Legislation | South Africa | 1968 (1979) Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Protected area, Forest fires, Private forest, Public forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Special fund, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX