The complete text of natural resources article 51601 16, forest conservation act, enacted in 1991 can be reached by this link. The forest act the local forests control and management. In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 4 of the forest conservation act, 1980 69 of 1980, the central government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the forest conservation rules, 2003, namely. Forest officer means any person appointed by the royal government to carry out any of the provisions of this act. Procedure council offers a rate rebate scheme which enables land vegetated, including forest, nonforest and wetlands, which have been covenanted for conservation in perpetuity. The main objective of the act is the preservation of forests. This was the principal legislation for the management, conservation and utilization of forests and forest products in kenya. Iq of lp96 arrhlygfmnt of sections sexttors title part i piu3lwlmary provisions 1. An act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters. Forest conservation act, 1980 and forest conservation rules. Act means the forest resources management and conservation act, 1996, and any regulations or other subsidiary legislation issued thereunder biological. An act of parliament to provide for the establishment, development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilisation of forest.
This act may be cited as the forest conservation short title. This act may be cited as the forests act, 2005, and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by notice in the gazette, appoint. Reserved forest a state may declare forestlands or waste lands as reserved forest and may sell the produce from these forests. Videh upadhyay advocate, supreme court forest conservation laws and policies there have been three forest policy announcements in independent india. As passed by lok sabha on 15 th december 2006 bill no. Forest conservation rules, 2003 published in gazette of india. The diverse ecoclimatic regimes extant in the country resulted in a variety of.
Both the 1878 act and the 1927 act sought to consolidate and reserve the areas having forest cover, or significant wildlife, to regulate movement and transit of forest produce, and duty leviable on timber and other forest. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for non forest purpose. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. R 23 e in exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 4 of the forest conservation act,1980 69 of 1980,and in suppression of the forest. Forest produce includes the following, whether or not found in the forests. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or sue of forest land for nonforest purpose. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of act 3b. The indian forest act, 1927 was largely based on previous indian forest acts implemented under the british.
The act deals with the four categories of the forests, namely reserved forests, village forests, protected forests and private forests. Lands which are notified under section 4 of the indian forest act would also come within the purview of the act. This act shall apply to all forests and woodlands on state, local authority and private land. There is no additional information available for this guide. National forest management act of 1976 2 nations public and private forests and rangelands, through analysis of environmental and economic impacts, coordination of multiple use and sustained yield opportunities as provided in the multipleuse. The forest conservation act, 1980 an act of the parliament of india to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Definition i the term forest land mentioned in section 2 of the act refers to reserved forest, protected forest or any area recorded as forest in the government records.
The forest conservation act, 1980 forest and environment. This act may be cited as the forest amendment act, no. Countryterritory zambia document type legislation date 2015 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the establishment and declaration of national forests, local forests, joint forest management areas, botanical reserves, private forests and community forests. Forest resources management and conservation act 1996. The forest and nature conservation act of bhutan, 1995 f. The best solution to deforestation is to curb the felling of trees, by employing a series of rules and laws to govern it. Forest conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Act, 5 which was passed by the legislature in 1962. Introduction to indian forest act, 1927 indian forest. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. This act makes provision for the conservation and management of public, community and private forests and areas of forest land that require special protection, defines the rights in forests and prescribes rules for the use of forest land. Pdf forest conservation act, 1980 is very important because we know that the forest is a vital natural resource and it gives widespread products.
The most famous one was the indian forest act of 1878. These rules may be called the forest conservation amendment rules, 2014. Lands which are notified under section4 of the indian. It was enacted by parliament of india to control further deforestation of forest areas in india. An act to amend the forest ordinance be it enacted by the parliament of the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka as follows. Page 1 of 82 30 april 2009 to date this is the current version and applies as from 30 april 2009, i. Tnrfs mission is to bring together diverse stakeholders and improve communication and understanding between them to secure consensus and better management of natural resources so that people are able to make a living and the resources are protected and made sustainable.
It also makes provision for community participation of forest lands by community forest association, the trade in forest products, the protection of. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in. The maintenance and upkeep of forest is called forest conservation 3. Notification of termination amendment of an agreement 76cfla open form. The forest conservation act was passed in 1980 to provide for the conservation of forests and tor matters connected therewith. The forest conservation act 1980 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for nonforest purpose 3. In this act, unless the context requires otherwise.
Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of andhra pradesh in the eighteenth year of the republic of india as follows. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in. An act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. These following steps should be undertaken to conserve forest massive afforestation work should be undertaken to cover large areas of land with useful plants. National forest management act of 1976 us forest service. Application under section 721 of the conservation forests and lands act 1987 76cfla open form. This act has five sections which deal with conservation of forests. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation. In this act unless the context otherwise requires interpretation. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being. The term forest land mentioned in section 2 of the act refers to reserved forest, protected forest or any area recorded as forest in the government records. Forest conservation act, 1980 a summary wealthy waste.
It is defined as a set of principles or guidelines adopted by a. In order to prevent the deforestation and the conservation of remaining forest lands the government of india had enacted the forest conservation act 1980. The act extends in whole of india except the state of jammu. An act to provide for the protection and sustainable use of forests, wildlife and related. Conservation act forest managers have to report fellings. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation mr. Regulations 29 april 2009 general notices published under this act. In order to better assist you in your search, a table of contents has been created the complete text of code of maryland regulations, title 08. This includes land with conservation covenants for both the protected areas on private. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyfirst year of the republic of india as follows. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for nonforest purpose.
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