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Forestry Act.

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1932 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Institution Protection forest Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The Act outlines the basic principles of forestry conservation, management and development. It consists of 58 articles in 8 Chapters. In Taiwan, the forests are classified as state forests, public and private forests, for the public and private forests which area are over 500 hectares, the work of afforestation and logging must be taken by professional technician. Chapter 4 concerns the administration of the protection forests, which purpose is to prevent storm or use for state defense etc.

Full text
Chinese
Website
law.coa.gov.tw

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forestry Regulations.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2000

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Protection forest, Forestry protection measures, Mountain area, Private forest, Public forest, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Enforcement Rules for the Forestry Act.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1935 (2000)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Protection forest, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Disposition of Forest Products of State-owned Forests.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1968 (2013)

Keyword: Public forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Incentives to the Forestry Management Industry.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1941 (1999)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Forest Registration.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1991 (2000)

Keyword: Registration, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Private forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for Management of Protection Forests.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1998 (2003)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rules for cutting and harvesting forest products and inspection thereof.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Timber extraction/logging, Transport/storage, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing the Establishment and Management of Forest Recreation Areas.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1989 (2005)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Recreational forest, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Governing Management, Operation and Coordination of Forests Located within National Parks or Designated Scenic Areas.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1990

Keyword: Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Public forest, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX