Forest Enhancement Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 178). Pays/Territoire Canada Sous-division territoriale Nova Scotia Type du document Législation Date 1989 (1993) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to Encourage the Development and Management of Forest Land. Sujet Forêts Mot clé Institution Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Mesures de protection des forêts Développement agricole Forêt privée Forêt publique Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé The object and purpose of this Act is directed towards: (a) developing a healthier, more productive forest; (b) encouraging the development and management of private forest land as the primary source of forest products; (c) supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land; (d) providing more effective management of all Crown lands; (e) maintaining or enhancing wildlife and wildlife habitats, water quality, recreational opportunities and associated resources of the forest; (f) enhancing the viability of forest-based manufacturing and processing industries; (g) doubling forest production by the year 2025 and finally (h) creating more jobs immediately and in the longer term through improved productivity. This Act is divided up into 13 parts as follows: 1 Short title; 2 Purpose; 3 Interpretation; 4 repealed 1993, c. 9, s. 6; 5 repealed 1993, c. 9, s. 6; 7 Commissioner of Forest Enhancement; 7.1 Duties of Commissioner; 8 Forest management programs; 9 Forest management techniques; 10 Special management zone; 11 Regulations; 12 Act binds Crown and 13 Crown lands. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.gov.ns.ca