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Forest Health Protection Act (C.C.S.M. c. F151).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Public forest Pests/diseases Forest service/forest officers Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 15 May 2009.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect the health of all trees and forests in Manitoba by: a) preventing forest diseases and insects that are not native to Manitoba from entering or becoming established in the province; b) detecting, containing, suppressing and eradicating forest diseases and insects in Manitoba; and c) developing programs to protect and promote the overall health of trees and forests and their ecosystems in Manitoba. The text consists of 37 section divided into 6 Parts as follows: Introductory provisions (1); Invasive forest threat prevention (2); Forest threat management (3); Enforcement, offences and penalties (4); Miscellaneous provisions 95); Consequential amendments, repeal, C.C.S.M. reference and coming into force (6).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Gypsy Moth Response Zone Regulation (Man. Reg, 54/2012).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Public forest, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Health Protection Regulation (Man. Reg. 87/2009).

Legislation | Canada

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Transport/storage, International trade, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arborists Regulation (Man. Reg. 86/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Plant production, Authorization/permit, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX