Trees (Preservation) Act, 1981. Pays/Territoire Barbade Type du document Législation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-7. Titre completAn Act to provide for the preservation of trees. Sujet Forêts Mot clé Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Forêt privée Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière Boisement/reboisement Infractions/sanctions Autorisation/permis Aire géographique Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Petits états insulaires en développement Résumé An Act to provide for the preservation of trees: Any person who desires to kill a tree must first make an application to the Chief Town Planner for a permit to do so (sect. 3). A permit issued in accordance with section 4 is subject to such conditions and restrictions as are specified in the permit (sect. 5). The Chief Town Planner may require owners of land: (a) to plant or replant trees of a specified size and species; (b) provide for maintenance and protection trees; (c) clear land of weeds; (d) take other measures necessary. Deposit of money may be required in the case of construction against failure to plant trees (sect. 12). Texte intégral Anglais