Forest Amendment Act, 2021.

Materia

Bosques

Palabra clave

Forestación/reforestación Biodiversidad Cambio climático Ordenación comunitaria Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Género Comercio interior Comercio internacional Productos no maderables Desarrollo sostenible Conocimientos tradicionales/ conocimiento indígena

Área geográphica

Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral

Resumen

This Resolution amends the principal Act by inserting Section 2A listing the Guiding Principles, summarized in the following (i) Protecting biodiversity and ecological integrity; (ii) Increasing sustainable plantation forests; (iii) Preserving the diverse functions and values of forests; (iv) Enhancing land productivity through tree planting; (v) Recognizing urban trees' multifaceted value; (vi) Promoting trade in competitive wood products; (vii) Encouraging sustainable non-timber resource use; (viii) Emphasizing flexible and science-based forest management; (ix) Stressing public knowledge and indigenous practices; (x) Acknowledging forests' role in climate change; (xi) Advocating for dynamic, accountable forest laws; (xii) Highlighting efficient institutions for conservation; (xiii) Integrating forestry across sectors for effective management; (xiv) Encouraging multi-stakeholder participation; (xv) Promoting women's involvement in forest management; (xvi) Aligning national policies with regional commitments; (xvii) Ensuring equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination. Another amendment concerns the appointment of the members of the Forestry Commission referred to in Article 5, for a period that becomes 4 years instead of 3 as in the past. Furthermore, it is indicated that at least half of the members must be women.

Texto completo

Inglés

Página web

alp.unescwa.org

Referencias - Legislación

Enmienda

Forest Act [Chapter 19:05].

Legislación | Zimbabwe | 1949 (2002)

Palabra clave: Ley marco, Institución, Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes, Bosques demaniales, Bosques privados, Corte y extracción/explotación forestal, Zona protegida, Incendios forestales, Clasificación/declasificación, Madera, Comercio internacional, Forestación/reforestación, Servicio forestal/oficiales forestales, Infracciones/sanciones, Autorización/permiso

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX