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 titleAn 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