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Forest Enhancement Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 178).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to Encourage the Development and Management of Forest Land.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Institution Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Agricultural development Private forest Public forest
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The object and purpose of this Act is directed towards: (a) developing a healthier, more productive forest; (b) encouraging the development and management of private forest land as the primary source of forest products; (c) supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land; (d) providing more effective management of all Crown lands; (e) maintaining or enhancing wildlife and wildlife habitats, water quality, recreational opportunities and associated resources of the forest; (f) enhancing the viability of forest-based manufacturing and processing industries; (g) doubling forest production by the year 2025 and finally (h) creating more jobs immediately and in the longer term through improved productivity. This Act is divided up into 13 parts as follows: 1 Short title; 2 Purpose; 3 Interpretation; 4 repealed 1993, c. 9, s. 6; 5 repealed 1993, c. 9, s. 6; 7 Commissioner of Forest Enhancement; 7.1 Duties of Commissioner; 8 Forest management programs; 9 Forest management techniques; 10 Special management zone; 11 Regulations; 12 Act binds Crown and 13 Crown lands.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca