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North-West Frontier Province Protection of Trees and Brushwood Act, 1949.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1949 (1985)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect trees and brushwood belonging to the Government and local bodies.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Public forest Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

"Brushwood" includes woody plants, fruit-trees, and other small trees. Section 3 requires persons possessing information regarding offences too report to the police. Section 4 provides for joint liability of villagers for offences. The provincial Government may make further rules for purposes of this Act. "Offence" is defined in section 2 so as to include felling or girding of trees, tapping of tree bark, setting on fire of trees, removing of trees or brushwood, or infringement of any rules made under this Act. (7 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Hazara District Protected Forest Rules, 1973.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1973 (1985)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX