Hazara District Protected Forest Rules, 1973.

Under section 7 of the North-West Frontier Province Protection of Trees and Brushwood Act, 1949, the Provincial Government may make further rules for purposes of the Act. These Rules prohibit cutting, sawing, processing or removal of trees and timber from protected forests, except as provided for in these Rules. Subject to prescribed conditions, trees may be used for meeting "bona fide domestic requirements" of village residents. The Conservator may also permit collection of dead wood and grazing and cutting of grass. The Conservator may also close parts of the protected forest for purposes of regeneration or conservation. In addition, use of paths and quarrying for stone and gravel are restricted. Hunting and fishing shall be regulated by rules of the Division. (12 rules)