Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (2018 asp 8).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision: Scotland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2018
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about Scottish Ministers’ functions in relation to forestry; to make provision about Scottish Ministers’ functions in relation to the management of forested land and other land; and for connected purposes.

Subject: Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword: Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Sustainable development Sustainable use Institution Timber extraction/logging Plant protection Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Expropriation
Geographical area: Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Act brings about changes in the administration of forestry and land management in Scotland and confers on the Scottish Ministers forestry and land management functions. It removes, as a measure of devolution, these functions from the Forestry Commissioners in so far as they relate to Scotland, in preparation for integration of forestry policy, support, development and regulation into the Scottish Government. Specifically, the Act: Confers on the Scottish Ministers forestry functions, including a duty to promote sustainable forest management, and a duty to prepare, publish and have regard to a forestry strategy; Transfers to the Scottish Ministers from Forestry Commissioners tree health and silvicultural material testing functions, in so far as they apply to Scotland; Confers on the Scottish Ministers functions in relation to management of land, including forestry land, and provides for those functions to be delegated to community bodies where the Scottish Ministers consider it appropriate; enables the Scottish Ministers to enter into arrangements with other persons to manage land on their behalf, and/or provide advice and assistance on management of land; and provides powers for the Scottish Ministers to acquire and dispose of land, including land that is part of the National Forest Estate; Introduces a regulatory regime for felling trees and restocking. Unless an exemption applies, or the Scottish Ministers require felling to be carried out via a direction or a notice, felling must be carried out in accordance with permission granted by the Scottish Ministers; Provides powers for the Scottish Ministers to support compliance with the regulatory regime for felling and restocking; Provides general powers for the Scottish Ministers to use in carrying out their functions under the Act. The Scottish Ministers may compulsorily acquire land that they require for the purpose of exercising their forest management functions under this Act.
Full text: English
Website: www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Plant Variety and Seeds Act 1964 (Chapter 14).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1964 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Biosecurity, Plant variety, Registration, Intellectual property rights/patents, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Institution, Court/tribunal, Vegetables/legumes, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (1997 Chapter 8).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997 (2022)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Institution, Expropriation, Servitude, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Health Act 1967 (Chapter 8).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2019)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Forestry Act 1967 (Chapter 10).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Public forest, Private forest, Contract/agreement, Afforestation/reforestation, Special fund, Land tenure, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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