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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