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Forests (Amani Nature Reserve) Rules, 1997 (G.N. No. 151 of 1997).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Special Supplement to Gazette of 9 May 1997, pp. 1-10.
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Forest management/forest conservation Special fund Biodiversity Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

Rule 2 contains an extensive list of definitions, including those of "forest" and "nature reserve". The Amani Nature Forest Reserve is established: (a) to protect the unique, biologically important submontane rain forest ecosystem of the East of Usambara mountains; (b) to maintain biodiversity, genetic resources, natural processes and cultural value in an undisturbed, dynamic and evolutionary state (rule 3). There shall be a Amani Nature Forest Reserve Advisory Board whose members shall be appointed by the Minister upon advice of the Chief Conservator who shall also appoint a Reserve Conservator (rules 4 and 5). The Minister shall adopt, upon advice of the Chief Conservator, a General Management Plan for the Reserve (rule 6). A plan for distinct zones shall be included in the Plan. Rule 7 provides for the establishment of a Amani Nature Forest Reserve Conservation Fund. Provisions of Part VI regulate the entry, residence and settlement in the Reserve. (15 rules divided into 6 Parts and completed by 2 Schedules)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Forests Act.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1959 (1993)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Forest service/forest officers, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX