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Forests (Prohibited of Harvesting in Catchment Forests) Order 1995 (G.N. No. 507 of 1995).

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
"It is hereby prohibited to cut or remove any tree or forest produce from any area of catchment or of watershed value by any person or persons, institution or parastatals for any use except when such act is done for purposes of forest management of catchment or watershed value, spelt out in the Schedule below" (art. 3). Possession of timber or trees illegally obtained is considered an offence (art. 4). (5 articles and a Schedule in which areas of catchment or watershed value are described)
Date of text
Notes
Made under section 30 of the Forests Ordinance (CAP. 389).
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 37 of 15 September 1995, Subsidiary Legislation Supplement, pp. 957 and 958.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No