Notification No. 293 on forest conservation against illegal activities.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Notification lays down rules for the organizational structure and working principles of forest conservation team, investigation procedures of forest crimes, sanctions, and duties, powers and responsibilities of forest officers. Forest crimes include illegal logging, illegal harvesting, encroachment, illegal hunting, forest fires, overexploitation, establishment of facilities without permission, and other activities that are incompatible with sustainable forest management. Moreover, this Notification covers sanctions including search, seizure and detention, administrative fine, and compensation.
Attached files
Web site
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Notification enters into force on 1st of January, 2012.
Notes
The provisions of this Notification are governed by the Directorate General of Forestry.This Notification is a consolidated version including the amendments in 2017 and 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ormanların Kanun Dışı Müdahalelerden Korunması Esasları Tebliği (Tebliğ No: 293).