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Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette of 2015
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment and declaration of National Forests, Local Forests, joint forest management areas, botanical reserves, private forests and community forests; provide for the participation of local communities, local authorities, traditional institutions, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders in sustainable forest management; provide for the conservation and use of forests and trees for the sustainable management of forests ecosystems and biological diversity; establish the Forest Development Fund; provide for the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Water Fowl Habitat, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa and any other relevant international agreement to which Zambia is a party; repeal and replace the Forests Act, 1999; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Gender Governance Desertification Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Climate change Hazards Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Ecosystem preservation Timber extraction/logging Protected area Protection forest Afforestation/reforestation Public forest Marking/identification Institution Special fund Classification/declassification Authorization/permit Community management Private forest Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable development Sustainable use Inland waters Biodiversity Protection of species Wetlands Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act concerns the management and conservation of forest resources and, to some extent, the protection of biological diversity and generally the environment in Zambia. It consists of 107 sections divided into 11 Parts: Preliminary (I); Forestry Department (II); Forest Management and Development(III); Forest Management Plans and Conservation Orders (IV); Protected Flora (V); Regulation of Forest Produce (VI); Marking of Timber (VII); The Forest Development Fund (VIII); Enforcement IX); Offences and Penalties (X); General Provisions (X). The Act is completed by one Schedule.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Forests Act 1999 (Act No. 7 of 1999).

Legislation | Zambia | 1999

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Gender, Governance, Desertification, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Hazards, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Public forest, Marking/identification, Institution, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations, 2018 (S.I. No. 11 of 2018).

Legislation | Zambia | 2018

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Community management, Non-governmental entity, Contract/agreement, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Access and benefit-sharing, Right of use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Forest (No. 315: Chipilepile) (Cessation) Order, 2016 (S.I. No.68 of 2016).

Legislation | Zambia | 2016

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Forest No.42: Kawena (Cessation) Order, 2017 (S.I. No. 63 of 2017).

Legislation | Zambia | 2017

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Forest No. 58: Mbonge (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2017 (S.I. No. 61 of 2017).

Legislation | Zambia | 2017

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Forest No. 27: Lusaka East (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2017 (S.I. No.62 of 2017).

Legislation | Zambia | 2017

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Forest No. 48: Choma West (Cessation) Order, 2016 (S.I. No.72 of 2017).

Legislation | Zambia | 2017

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Forest No. F5: Misaka (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2016 (S.I. No. 4 of 2015).

Legislation | Zambia | 2015

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Forest No. F 14: Kasaria (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2016 (S.I. No. 46 of 2016).

Legislation | Zambia | 2016

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015 (S.I. No.94 of 2015).

Legislation | Zambia | 2015

Keyword: Timber, International trade, Forest species, Inspection, Registration, Authorization/permit, Fuelwood, Planting material/seeds, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 50 of 2016).

Legislation | Zambia | 2016

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, EIA, Registration, Sustainable use, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 (S.I. No. 66 of 2021).

Legislation | Zambia | 2021

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Authorization/permit, Capacity building, Emissions, Forest service/forest officers, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Protection forest, Standards, Sustainable use, Private forest, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX