Forest Act (Chapter 38:03).
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Abstract
This Act provides rules for the management and conservation of forest resources of Botswana and for the trade in forest produce including protected fauna and flora. The 37 sections are divided into six Parts: Preliminary (I); Delegation by Forest Officer (II); Declaration of Forest Reserves (III); Protected Trees (IV); Control of Forest Produce (V); Trading in Endangered Species of Flora (VA); Miscellaneous (VI). (3 Appendices)
The Act declares the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as set out in the Schedule to this Act, including any Appendices thereto and any Resolutions of the Conferences of the parties to have the force of law in Botswana in relation to trading in any species of flora to which the Convention applies.
The Act declares the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as set out in the Schedule to this Act, including any Appendices thereto and any Resolutions of the Conferences of the parties to have the force of law in Botswana in relation to trading in any species of flora to which the Convention applies.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for better regulation and protection of forests and forest produce.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 23 of 1968 as at 31 December 2008 and amended last by Act No. 8 of 2005.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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