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Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (6 of 1980).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Protection forest Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

Section 2 provides for the restriction of powers of authorities to cancel the status of forests as reserved forests and prohibits the use of forest land for non-forest purposes (other than reafforestation). Section 3 grants the right to the Central Government to constitute a forest conservation advisory committee and provides for regulation making powers of the Central Government to carry out provisions of this Act. (5 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.ceeraindia.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981.

Legislation | India | 1981 (1992)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Institution, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Wildlife products, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Regulation Zone Notification S.O.19(E).

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 (Act No. 38 of 2016).

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Special fund, Afforestation/reforestation, Liability/compensation, Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX