Act No. 17 of 1939 relative forests for domestic use.

"Forest for domestic use" is a forest owned in common property and which serves to satisfy the needs of supply of wood for domestic purposes of the owners. "Use for domestic purposes" seems to include use of timber for carpentry and construction of houses. Such forest shall be managed by a board of members in accordance with rules laid down by the present Act. The board of a forest for domestic use shall be controlled by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. For each forest for which no exemption is in force a management plan shall be adopted by the Department. Land of forests for domestic use cannot be exchanged without the prior approval of the Government. Some provisions of this Act concern the rights and duties of common owners. (19 sections)