Water Catchment Rules 1995 (S.R.O. No. 11 of 1995).

Subject

Forestry, Water

Keyword

Forest management/forest conservation Protection forest Timber extraction/logging Freshwater resources management Surface water Sewerage Basin/catchment/watershed Water conservation zone Inland waters

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Rules declare all water catchments to be protected forests and prohibits various acts within protected forests. Rule 5 contains provisions relative to the design, location and operation of sewerage systems, cesspool or septic tanks of dwelling houses. Applications to alter, construct or extend individual sewerage disposal systems shall be made to the manager of DOWASCO Ltd. This company may also enter protected forests at any time and carry out or survey works as the Minister may direct. (9 rules)

Full text

English

Website

www.dominica.gov.dm

References - Legislation

Implements

Forests Act (Chapter 60:01).

Legislation | Dominica | 1959 (1991)

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Public forest, Private forest, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Stewart Hall Water Catchment Rules.

Legislation | Dominica | 1975 (1991)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Basin/catchment/watershed, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX