Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan, 2023. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Mineral resources, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Waste management Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Protection of environment Protection of species Protected area Sustainable development Equity Climate change Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Community management Internal trade International trade Classification/declassification Research Authorization/permit Inspection Afforestation/reforestation Forest fires Forest service/forest officers Non-timber products Private forest Timber Timber extraction/logging Pests/diseases Forest species Tourism Soil conservation/soil improvement Basin/catchment/watershed Wetlands Registration Transport/storage Subsidy/incentive Mining Plant production Monitoring Wild fauna Wild flora Ex-situ conservation Alien species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 24th July, 2023. Abstract This Act provides for the regulation of forests and conservation of nature in Bhutan. It consists of 11 chapters: 1. Preliminary; 2. Powers and functions; 3. State Reserved Forest Land; 4. Forest Management and Protection; 5. Nature Conservation; 6. Soil, Water, and Waste management; 7. Allotment of Timber and Non-wood Forest Produce; 8. Forest-based Industry; 9. Trade and Transport of Forest Produce; 10. Offence and Penalty; and 11. Miscellaneous. Full text English Website www.moenr.gov.bt References - Legislation Repeals Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan, 1995. Legislation | Bhutan | 1995 Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Policy/planning, Public forest, Private forest, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Community management, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Wild flora, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX