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Hazara District Protected Forest Rules, 1973.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (1985)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

Under section 7 of the North-West Frontier Province Protection of Trees and Brushwood Act, 1949, the Provincial Government may make further rules for purposes of the Act. These Rules prohibit cutting, sawing, processing or removal of trees and timber from protected forests, except as provided for in these Rules. Subject to prescribed conditions, trees may be used for meeting "bona fide domestic requirements" of village residents. The Conservator may also permit collection of dead wood and grazing and cutting of grass. The Conservator may also close parts of the protected forest for purposes of regeneration or conservation. In addition, use of paths and quarrying for stone and gravel are restricted. Hunting and fishing shall be regulated by rules of the Division. (12 rules)

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North-West Frontier Province Protection of Trees and Brushwood Act, 1949.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1949 (1985)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX