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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