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Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1946 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the conservation of soil and land resources, and to the mitigation of the effects of erosion, salinity and flooding.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Institution Protected area Environmental planning Use restrictions Offences/penalties Basic legislation Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act (48 sections, 1 Schedule) is divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I), Administration (II), Soil Conservation Service (III), Soil Conservation Reserves (IV), Areas of Erosion Hazard (V) and Miscellaneous (VI). The Soil Conservation Service is established as part of the Department of Agriculture, headed by the Commissioner of Soil Conservation, as well as the Soil Conservation Advisory Committee. The administration may declare areas to be Soil Conservation Reserves or Area of Erosion Hazard.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Soil and Land Conservation Regulations 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Institution, Use restrictions, Inspection, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX