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This basic legislation establishes a legal framework for the management of forests and forest produce, defined as all parts or produce of trees and plants, charcoal (sect. 2). Removal of and dealing in timber are regulated by a permit system (sects. 6-16). Detailed liability provisions concerning individual dealers, companies, intermediaries, etc. are set out in sections 17 and 18. The Governor in Council may, in order to protect or preserve forest resources, declare forest reserves, protected forests (on private lands) or prohibited areas and make rules on felling, clearing, pasturing, etc. in forest areas (sects. 19-27). "Forest offences" on Crown Lands are spelled out in section 32. Forest Officers are attributed powers of inspection, seizure, and arrest (sects. 33, 35-37). Penalties for contraventions may be supplemented by monetary compensation (sect. 38). Further regulations concerning permits, property marks, classification and registration may be issued by the Governor in Council (sect. 47).
