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Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Act Chapter 7.09.

Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1946 (1983)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the conservation of the forest, soil and water resources of Saint Lucia.
Subject
Livestock, Forestry, Water
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Protected area Institution Public forest Forest service/forest officers Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Non-timber products Timber Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Erosion Grazing Water conservation zone
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This basic legislation establishes a legal framework for the management of forests and forest produce, defined as all parts or produce of trees and plants, charcoal (sect. 2). Removal of and dealing in timber are regulated by a permit system (sects. 6-16). Detailed liability provisions concerning individual dealers, companies, intermediaries, etc. are set out in sections 17 and 18. The Governor in Council may, in order to protect or preserve forest resources, declare forest reserves, protected forests (on private lands) or prohibited areas and make rules on felling, clearing, pasturing, etc. in forest areas (sects. 19-27). "Forest offences" on Crown Lands are spelled out in section 32. Forest Officers are attributed powers of inspection, seizure, and arrest (sects. 33, 35-37). Penalties for contraventions may be supplemented by monetary compensation (sect. 38). Further regulations concerning permits, property marks, classification and registration may be issued by the Governor in Council (sect. 47).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest, Soil and Water Conservation (Declaration of Forest Reserves) Order (S.I. No. 53 of 1984).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1984

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Erosion, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Mountain area, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest, Soil and Water Conservation (Declaration of Protected Forests) Order (S.I. No. 31 of 1986).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1986

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Erosion, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crown Land Forest Produce Rules – Section 48 (Statutory Instruments 45/1946, 9/1951 and 11/1983).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1946

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Processing/handling, Collecting/harvesting, Authorization/permit, Certification, Timber, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibited Areas Proclamation.

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1949

Keyword: Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 1983 (No. 11 of 1983).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1983

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Non-timber products, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX