Forest, Soil and Water Conservation (Declaration of Forest Reserves) Order (S.I. No. 53 of 1984). Country/Territory Saint Lucia Document type Regulation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Forestry protection measures Protection forest Protected area Forest management/forest conservation Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Mountain area Water conservation zone Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Minister declares under section 19 of the Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Ordinance Forest Reserves for purposes of protection against storms, winds, rolling stones, floods, landslides, prevention of soil erosion and the deposit of mud, stones, etc. on agricultural land, prevention of wastage of resources of timber and for securing the proper management of timber lands, the maintenance of water supplies in springs, rivers, canals and reservoirs, the protection of specified works, the preservation of health, and the protection of slopes over 35° of inclination. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Act Chapter 7.09. Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1946 (1983) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX