Forest Amendment Act, 2005 (No. 13 of 2005). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, No. 3564 of 28 December 2005, pp. 1-3. Long titleAn Act to amend the Forest Act, 2001, so as to redefine the expressions of "Minister" and "Ministry"; to extend the composition of the Forestry Council; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. Subject Forestry Keyword Institution Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act amends the Forest Act of 2001 so as to: change the definition of Minister for purposes of this Act to “the Minister responsible for forestry;" and “Ministry” to “Ministry charged with the administration of affairs relating to forestry"; and to provide new rules for eligibility in relation with the composition of the Forestry Council established under the principal Act. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.na References - Legislation Amends Forest Act, 2001 (No. 12 of 2001). Legislation | Namibia | 2001 Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Institution, Protected area, Forest fires, Private forest, Public forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest service/forest officers, Contract/agreement, Agro-forestry, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Grazing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Community management, Mining, Water conservation zone, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX