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Local Forests (Control and Management) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 47 of 2006).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Institution Public forest Policy/planning Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Community management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations establish Joint Forest Management Areas and provide for the control and management of such areas. Forest areas listed in the Schedule to these Regulations are declared to be Joint Forest Management Areas. For each area there shall be a Forest Management Committee consisting of local public officers. The Committee shall, among other things: (a) develop and manage the area; (b) prepare and implement the Joint Forest Management Plan for that area; (c) appoint forestry guards for t

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References - Legislation

Implements

Forests Act 1973 (Act No. 39).

Legislation | Zambia | 1973 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area, Marking/identification, Institution, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Local Forests (Control and Management) Regulations, 1999. (S.I. No. 52 of 1999).

Legislation | Zambia | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Public forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX