Forest, Soil and Water Conservation (Declaration of Protected Forests) Order (S.I. No. 31 of 1986). Country/Territory Saint Lucia Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Forestry protection measures Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Water conservation zone Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Minister declares under section 21 of the Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Ordinance Protected Forests 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, and the preservation of health. 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