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National Environment (Mountainous and Hilly Areas Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Farming Mountain area Agricultural development Afforestation/reforestation Agro-forestry Forest management/forest conservation Erosion Range Soil conservation/soil improvement Hazardous waste Alien species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations shall regulate the sustainable utilisation and conservation of resources in mountainous and hilly areas by and for the benefit of the people and communities living in the area and promote the integration of wise use of resources in mountainous and hilly areas into the local and national management of natural resources for socio-economic development. Principles of use of sloping land are laid down in article 4. A District Environment Committee may establish a sub-committee on soil conservation pursuant to article 5. Each District Council shall make bye-laws identifying mountainous and hilly areas within its jurisdiction which are at risk from environmental degradation. The National Environment Management Authority of such areas. Article 8 places restrictions on the use of mountainous and hilly areas. Duties of land owners in respect to use of grazing of livestock, cultivation, agroforestry and water run-off are specified in article 10. Remaining provisions deal with: land use mapping, grazing agroforestry, soil conservation, introduction of alien plant or animal species and disposal of hazardous waste. (22 articles completed by 3 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Act, 1995 (Cap 153).

Legislation | Uganda | 1995

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection, Mountain area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX