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) Full text English 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