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National Forests Act (No. 84 of 1998).

Pays/Territoire
Sudáfrica
Type du document
Législation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to reform the law on forests; to repeal certain laws; and to provide for related matters.
Sujet
Forêts
Mot clé
Loi-cadre Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Forêt publique Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière Mesures de protection des forêts Institution Monitorage Gestion communautaire
Aire géographique
Afrique, AFRIQUE FAO, Atlantique sud, Afrique méridionale
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 April 1999.
Résumé

This Act makes provisions for the management and conservation of public forests. The purpose of Chapter I is to promote the sustainable management of forests. Section 3 contains principles to guide decisions affecting forests. Chapter 3 specifies special measures to protect forests and trees. Provisions concern natural forests, protected areas, protection of particular trees, and specific measures against deforestation. Use of forests is regulated in Chapter 4. It contains also provisions on the lease of state forests and servitude insisting on state forests. Part 3 concerns community forestry. Chapter 5 makes provision for institutions such as the National Forests Advisory Council and the National Forest Recreation and Access Trust. Also a Panel of facilitators, mediators and arbitrators is established. Administration of the Act (6); Offences and penalties (7); enforcement (8); general and transitional provisions (9).

Texte intégral
Anglais

Références - Législation

Amende

Forest Act, 1984.

Législation | Sudáfrica | 1984 (1995)

Mot clé: Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts, Mesures de protection des forêts, Boisement/reboisement, Gestion des resources en eau douce

Source: FAO, FAOLEX