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Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005 (Act No. 46 of 2005).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Kerala
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to promote cultivation of trees in non-forest areas of the State, in order to increase green cover, preserve bio-diversity and arrest soil erosion and to increase availability of timber and bamboo for industry.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Afforestation/reforestation Authorization/permit Institution Soil conservation/soil improvement Transport/storage Forest management/forest conservation Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to maintain environmental stability through the cultivation of trees in non-forest areas in order to arrest soil erosion and mitigate floods and droughts, increase the green cover in the country, preserve climatic conditions, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Amended by

Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 19 of 2007).

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Offences/penalties, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX