Jammu and Kashmir Forest Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act XXI of 2017).

This Act amends the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Regulation, 1930 (II of 1930). Amendments in the said Regulation deal with several issues including the following matters: Section 4-A, specifies new duties and functions of Forest Department, which, in addition to overall management and control over forestry lands shall be responsible for technical matters relating to forests and biodiversity of flora in the State and shall be focal organization for such matters; scientific management of watersheds including soil and water conservation, management of watersheds including soil and water conservation, range lands on scientific basis; management and Control of the Community Forests shall vest with the Forest Department, etc.