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Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting forests.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Private forest Public forest Afforestation/reforestation Forest fires Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forest species Forestry protection measures Recreational forest Policy/planning Research Timber Special fund Institution Authorization/permit Planting material/seeds
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act aims at: a) developing a healthier, more productive forest capable of yielding increased volumes of high quality products; b) encouraging the development and management of private forest land; c) supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land; d) providing effective management of all Crown lands; e) maintaining or enhancing wildlife and wildlife habitats, water quality, recreational opportunities and associated resources of the forest; f) enhancing the viability of forest-based manufacturing and processing industries; g) doubling forest production by the year 2025. Furthermore, Section 7 establishes that the principle of sustainable forest management forms the basis of all forest management programs in the Province. The Minister may undertake a forest management planning process involving the assessment of the effects of various forest management alternatives on wood supply. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, forest management techniques, wildlife management, industrial forest operator information, selective forest research, development of forest products sector, agreements with owners of private land, buyer of forest products, the continuation of the Sustainable Forestry Fund and the Timber Loan Board, protection of forests, prevention and suppression of fires, fire season, restricted travel zone, penalties, etc. The Act consists of 42 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dutch Elm Disease Regulations (N.S. Reg. 41/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (1992)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Fire Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/87).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2015)

Keyword: Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Sustainability Regulations (N.S. Reg. 148/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2007)

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Public forest, Private forest, Timber, Agro-forestry, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Registration and Statistical Returns Regulations (N.S. Reg. 3/2004).

Legislation | Canada | 2004

Keyword: Inventory, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Timber Loan Board Regulations (N.S. Reg. 14/65).

Legislation | Canada | 1965 (1984)

Keyword: Timber, Credit, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 138/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2002)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Wild flora, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Christmas Tree Grading Regulations (N.S. Reg. 193/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994

Keyword: Private forest, Classification/declassification, Standards, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Christmas Tree Levy Regulations (N.S. Reg. 168/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993

Keyword: Private forest, Classification/declassification, Standards, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX