The Act (59 sections) is divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Object and duties (II); Administration (III); Conservation and rehabilitation of land (IV); Appeals (V); Miscellaneous (VI).The Act establishes the Soil Conservation Council, soil conservation districts and boards. The main instruments of the Act are assessment of land (initiated by the Minister), district plans (developed by the Boards), voluntary property plans and soil conservation orders (issued by the Board or the Conservator). Appeals against decisions by the Board or the Conservator may be made with the Soil Conservation Appeal Tribunal.
Repealed by: Natural Resources Management Act 2004. (2016-06-16)
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