National Forests Act (No. 84 of 1998). Pays/Territoire Sudáfrica Type du document Législation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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