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Trees (Preservation) Act, 1981.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-7.
Long title
An Act to provide for the preservation of trees.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Private forest Timber extraction/logging Afforestation/reforestation Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

An Act to provide for the preservation of trees: Any person who desires to kill a tree must first make an application to the Chief Town Planner for a permit to do so (sect. 3). A permit issued in accordance with section 4 is subject to such conditions and restrictions as are specified in the permit (sect. 5). The Chief Town Planner may require owners of land: (a) to plant or replant trees of a specified size and species; (b) provide for maintenance and protection trees; (c) clear land of weeds; (d) take other measures necessary. Deposit of money may be required in the case of construction against failure to plant trees (sect. 12).

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