Forest and nature conservation Rules of Bhutan, 2006.

These Rules implement provisions of the Forest and Nature Conservation Act, 1995.
The Rules issue administrative responsibility to the Department of Forests for the preparation of Forest Management Plans. Two committees will be established to oversee and advise the Department on the implementation of the plans. These shall be the National Level Forest Management Committee and the Forest Management Unit (FMU) Level Forest Management Committee.
In addition, the Rules declare all forests to be Government Reserved Forests and provide for: the allotment of land, land rights and user’s rights in Government Reserved Forests; prohibited and restricted activities in these forests except if in possession of a permit granted by the Minister; leasing of parts of Government Reserved Forests; restrictions on fishing and on fishing methods; etc.
The Ministry will issue Social Forestry Rules to encourage any person to grow or nurture forest crops on his own registered private land, excluding those categories of registered private land outside the 25 acre ceiling. The Rules further establish community forests on Government Reserved Forest and provide for their management and the use of forest resources.
Furthermore, the Rules regulate the transport, import and export of forest produce, including requirements for obtaining a permit. They also regulate or prohibit any activity within a Protected Area and prohibit, regulate or require permits for the import of any animals or plants.
Provisions also include the conservation of soil and water and offences and penalties.