Forest Amendment Act, 2021.

Sujet

Forêts

Mot clé

Boisement/reboisement Biodiversité Changement de climat Gestion communautaire Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Genre Commerce intérieur Commerce international Sous-produits forestiers Développement durable Savoir traditionnel/savoir autochtones

Aire géographique

Afrique, Afrique Orientale, Nations en développement sans littoral

Résumé

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.

Texte intégral

Anglais

Site web

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Références - Législation

Amende

Forest Act [Chapter 19:05].

Législation | Zimbabwe | 1949 (2002)

Mot clé: Loi-cadre, Institution, Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts, Forêt publique, Forêt privée, Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière, Aire protégée, Feux de forêts, Classement/déclassement, Bois, Commerce international, Boisement/reboisement, Service forestier/agents forestiers, Infractions/sanctions, Autorisation/permis

Source: FAO, FAOLEX