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Forests Act (RSA 2000, c. F-22).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Contract/agreement Private forest Access-to-information Transport/storage Afforestation/reforestation Timber extraction/logging Institution Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The text consists of 56 sections which are divided into four Parts: Administration (1); Crown timber (2); General (3); Offences and penalties (4). Part 1 provides for regulation-making powers of the Lieutenant Governor in Council and the Minister, appointment of forest officers, delegation and other administrative matters. Part 2 applies to Crown timber. The Minister may enter into forest management contracts (sect. 14). Quotas of timber shall be allocated to established forest management units (sect. 15). Quota holders can obtain timber licences (sect. 19).

Full text
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Website
www.gov.ab.ca

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Technology School Rates Regulation (Alta Reg. 252/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2003)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Resources Improvement Regulation (Alta. Reg. 152/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2013)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Timber Management Regulation (Alta Reg. 60/1973).

Legislation | Canada | 1973 (2020)

Keyword: Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX