Orissa Forest Act, 1972 (Act No. 14 of 1972). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Odisha Document type Legislation Date 1972 (1983) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the protection and management of forests in the State. Subject Forestry Keyword Protection forest Private forest Public forest Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Protection of species Community management Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 14 July 1972. Abstract This Act provides for the protection and management of forests in the State of Orissa. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Amends Indian Forest Act, 1927. Legislation | India | 1927 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection forest, Private forest, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Orissa Village Forests Rules, 1985. Legislation | India | 1985 (1989) Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Non-timber products, Timber, Authorization/permit, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Orissa Forest (Detection, Enquiry and Disposal of Forest Offence) Rules, 1980. Legislation | India | 1980 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Orissa Forest (Grazing of Cattle) Rules, 1980. Legislation | India | 1980 Keyword: Protection forest, Public forest, Pastoralism, Forest management/forest conservation, Cattle, Grazing, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX