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National Forests Act (No. 84 of 1998).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to reform the law on forests; to repeal certain laws; and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Timber extraction/logging Forestry protection measures Institution Monitoring Community management
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 April 1999.
Abstract

This Act makes provisions for the management and conservation of public forests. The purpose of Chapter I is to promote the sustainable management of forests. Section 3 contains principles to guide decisions affecting forests. Chapter 3 specifies special measures to protect forests and trees. Provisions concern natural forests, protected areas, protection of particular trees, and specific measures against deforestation. Use of forests is regulated in Chapter 4. It contains also provisions on the lease of state forests and servitude insisting on state forests. Part 3 concerns community forestry. Chapter 5 makes provision for institutions such as the National Forests Advisory Council and the National Forest Recreation and Access Trust. Also a Panel of facilitators, mediators and arbitrators is established. Administration of the Act (6); Offences and penalties (7); enforcement (8); general and transitional provisions (9).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Forest Act, 1984.

Legislation | South Africa | 1984

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX