Forestry Management Act 2011.

Subject

Forestry, Water

Keyword

Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Private forest Timber extraction/logging Forest fires Institution Policy/planning Protected area Offences/penalties Agro-forestry Sustainable use Authorization/permit Climate change Water conservation zone

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Act shall enter into force on the date that it is assented to by the Head of State.

Abstract

This Act, consisting of 89 sections, divided into 13 Parts, provides for the effective and sustainable management of Samoa’s forestry resources, and for related purposes. The Forestry Management Act 2011 is administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This Act establishes that the Ministry shall have the principal responsibility for the management of the forestry resources in Samoa, and shall have the sole power to issue rights to exploit the forestry resources and shall formulate policies and implement programs and activities to support the development of forest plantations and farm agro-forestry in Samoa.

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Forests Act 1967.

Legislation | Samoa | 1967 (2010)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Private forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forest fires, Contract/agreement, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Pests/diseases, Erosion, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order for Fees made under the Forestry Management Act 2011 (S.R. 2013/2).

Legislation | Samoa | 2011

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX