Jammu and Kashmir Forest Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act XXI of 2017). Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Azad Jammu and Kashmir Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Water Keyword Protection forest Protected area Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Private forest Institution Public forest Non-timber products Transport/storage Forest service/forest officers Community management Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force immediately. Abstract This Act amends the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Regulation, 1930 (II of 1930). Amendments in the said Regulation deal with several issues including the following matters: Section 4-A, specifies new duties and functions of Forest Department, which, in addition to overall management and control over forestry lands shall be responsible for technical matters relating to forests and biodiversity of flora in the State and shall be focal organization for such matters; scientific management of watersheds including soil and water conservation, management of watersheds including soil and water conservation, range lands on scientific basis; management and Control of the Community Forests shall vest with the Forest Department, etc. Full text English Website law.ajk.gov.pk