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Forests and Reserves Act 1983 (Act No. 41).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Protection forest Protected area Institution Timber extraction/logging Afforestation/reforestation Mountain area Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
On a date fixed by proclamation.
Abstract

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to forests, reserves and related matters. The text of the Act consists of 20 sections: Short title (sect. 1); Interpretation (sect. 2); Nature Reserve Board (sect. 3); National Forest(sect. 4); Survey of Mountain Areas (sect. 5); Appeal Against Survey (sect. 6); Deposit of Survey and Plan (sect. 7); Removal of Trees and Brushwood (sect. 8); Planting of Reserves (sect. 9); Trees Bordering Roads (sect. 10); Destruction of trees in Unsurveyed Forests (sect. 11); Powers, Search,Seizure and Arrest (sect. 12); Certificate and authorized Officer (sect. 13); Offences (sect. 14); Penalties (sect. 15); Jurisdiction (sect. 16); Regulations (sect. 17); Repeal (sect. 18); Transitional Provisions (sect. 19); Commencement (sect. 20). (Completed by 4 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Forests and Reserves (Amendment) Act 1986 (Act No. 1).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1986

Keyword: Private forest, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forests and Reserves (Amendment) Act 2003 (Act No. 7 of 2003).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2003

Keyword: Protected area, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX