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Natural Resources Act.

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Legislation
Date
1941 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publcation, pp. 481-496.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the conservation and improvement of natural resources in Zimbabwe; to provide for the determination of appeals by the Administrative Court; to provide for the construction of works on Communal land for the conservation of natural resources; and for matters incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Waterworks Protected area Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

The text of the Act consists of 66 sections and a Schedule. The sections are divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Natural Resources Board (II); Appeals from Decisions of the Board (III); Conservation and Improvement of Natural Resources in Areas Other Than Communal Land (IV); Conservation Areas (V); Conservation and Improvement of Natural Resources in Communal Land (VI); Construction of Works in Communal Land for Conservation of Natural Resources (VII); General (VIII).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Natural Resources (Protection) Regulations (G.N. No. 774 of 1968).

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1968

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27].

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2002 (2005)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Monitoring, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Registration, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Early warning system, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Hazards, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Expropriation, Weeds, Alien species, Pesticides, Biodiversity, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Wetlands, Basin/catchment/watershed, Ecosystem preservation, Ex-situ conservation, Protection of habitats, Genetic resources, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX