Forest Amendment Act, 2021.

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Afforestation/reforestation Biodiversity Climate change Community management Forest management/forest conservation Gender Internal trade International trade Non-timber products Sustainable development Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations

Abstract

This Resolution amends the principal Act by inserting Section 2A listing the Guiding Principles, summarized in the following (i) Protecting biodiversity and ecological integrity; (ii) Increasing sustainable plantation forests; (iii) Preserving the diverse functions and values of forests; (iv) Enhancing land productivity through tree planting; (v) Recognizing urban trees' multifaceted value; (vi) Promoting trade in competitive wood products; (vii) Encouraging sustainable non-timber resource use; (viii) Emphasizing flexible and science-based forest management; (ix) Stressing public knowledge and indigenous practices; (x) Acknowledging forests' role in climate change; (xi) Advocating for dynamic, accountable forest laws; (xii) Highlighting efficient institutions for conservation; (xiii) Integrating forestry across sectors for effective management; (xiv) Encouraging multi-stakeholder participation; (xv) Promoting women's involvement in forest management; (xvi) Aligning national policies with regional commitments; (xvii) Ensuring equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination. Another amendment concerns the appointment of the members of the Forestry Commission referred to in Article 5, for a period that becomes 4 years instead of 3 as in the past. Furthermore, it is indicated that at least half of the members must be women.

Full text

English

Website

alp.unescwa.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Forest Act [Chapter 19:05].

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1949 (2002)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Private forest, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area, Forest fires, Classification/declassification, Timber, International trade, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest service/forest officers, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX