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Forests Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179).

Pays/Territoire
Canada
Sous-division territoriale
Nova Scotia
Type du document
Législation
Date
1989 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act respecting forests.
Sujet
Forêts
Mot clé
Loi-cadre Forêt privée Forêt publique Boisement/reboisement Feux de forêts Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Service forestier/agents forestiers Essence forestière Mesures de protection des forêts Forêt récréative Politique/planification Recherche Bois Fonds spécial Institution Autorisation/permis Matériel de reproduction/semences
Aire géographique
Amériques, Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord
Résumé

The present Act aims at: a) developing a healthier, more productive forest capable of yielding increased volumes of high quality products; b) encouraging the development and management of private forest land; c) supporting private landowners to make the most productive use of their forest land; d) providing 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. Furthermore, Section 7 establishes that the principle of sustainable forest management forms the basis of all forest management programs in the Province. The Minister may undertake a forest management planning process involving the assessment of the effects of various forest management alternatives on wood supply. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, forest management techniques, wildlife management, industrial forest operator information, selective forest research, development of forest products sector, agreements with owners of private land, buyer of forest products, the continuation of the Sustainable Forestry Fund and the Timber Loan Board, protection of forests, prevention and suppression of fires, fire season, restricted travel zone, penalties, etc. The Act consists of 42 sections.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.gov.ns.ca

Références - Législation

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Dutch Elm Disease Regulations (N.S. Reg. 41/89).

Législation | Canada | 1989 (1992)

Mot clé: Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts, Parasites/maladies, Inspection, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Fire Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/87).

Législation | Canada | 1987 (2015)

Mot clé: Feux de forêts, Service forestier/agents forestiers, Autorisation/permis, Mise en application, Infractions/sanctions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Sustainability Regulations (N.S. Reg. 148/2001).

Législation | Canada | 2001 (2007)

Mot clé: Service forestier/agents forestiers, Forêt publique, Forêt privée, Bois, Agro-foresterie, Mise en application, Infractions/sanctions, Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Registration and Statistical Returns Regulations (N.S. Reg. 3/2004).

Législation | Canada | 2004

Mot clé: Inventaire, Collecte de données/déclarations, Enregistrement, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Timber Loan Board Regulations (N.S. Reg. 14/65).

Législation | Canada | 1965 (1984)

Mot clé: Bois, Crédit, Institution, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 138/2001).

Législation | Canada | 2001 (2002)

Mot clé: Pollution des eaux douces, Lutte contre la pollution, Protection de l'habitat, Flore sauvage, Eaux continentales, Infractions/sanctions, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Christmas Tree Grading Regulations (N.S. Reg. 193/94).

Législation | Canada | 1994

Mot clé: Forêt privée, Classement/déclassement, Normes, Royalties/redevances, Commerce intérieur, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Christmas Tree Levy Regulations (N.S. Reg. 168/93).

Législation | Canada | 1993

Mot clé: Forêt privée, Classement/déclassement, Normes, Royalties/redevances, Commerce intérieur, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX