Forests and Countryside Ordinance (Chapter 96). Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1937 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleTo consolidate and amend the law relating to forests and plants, and to provide for the protection of the countryside. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Offences/penalties Plant protection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Ordinance recognizes the power of the Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works to make regulations advisable for the protection of forests and plants. Full text English Website www.worldii.org.hk References - Legislation Implemented by Forestry Regulation (Chapter 96A). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1937 (1997) Keyword: Protection of species, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX