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  1. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Philippines, South-Eastern Asia, Asia

    This Act lays down the basic principles of forest management and conservation, makes provision for the administration of forestry (Chap. I), the survey and classification of lands for purposes of forestry (Chap. II), and the use of forest resources (Chap. III).Basic policy principles are outlined in section 2. Section 3 contains definitions.

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    An Act to amend the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act, 1978.

    Legislation
    India, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Act amends the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act, 1978 by deleting section 14 dealing with powers of the Village Council to administer justice within the village limits.

    Amends: Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1979). (1979-03-09)

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    An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to constitution of Village and Area Councils in Nagaland and to regulate their duties and functions and for matters connected therewith.

    Legislation
    India, Asia, Southern Asia

    This Act provides for the constitution of Village and Area Councils in Nagaland and defines their internal organization and power and duties.Village Councils shall among other things, formulate Village Development Schemes to supervise proper maintenance of water supply, roads, forests, sanitation and other welfare activities; administer justice within the village limits; and deal with the internal administration of the village.The Act further provides for the constitution of a State Level Advisory Boards and defines its powers and duties.

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    Legislation
    Italy, Europe, Southern Europe

    This Decree Law represents the basic legal framework in matter of forestry. Since it was enacted in 1923, it must be coordinated with the Constitution, which entrusts particular legislative and administrative competences to the Regions in matter of forestry as well (art. 117). The Decree consists of seven Titles. Title I makes provision for the protection of the public interests. To this end, certain restrictions shall be applied to private lands, so as to guarantee the public safety and protect the water regime.

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    An Act to establish a National Wilderness Preservation System for the permanent good of the whole people, and for other purposes.

    Legislation
    United States of America, Americas, Northern America

    This Act directs the Secretary of the Interior, to review every roadless area of 5,000 or more acres and every roadless island within National Wildlife Refuge and National Park Systems and to recommend to the President the suitability of each such area or island for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The National Wilderness Preservation System is to be composed of federally owned areas designated by the Congress as "wilderness areas". The Secretary of Agriculture must recommend suitable areas in the National Forest System.

  6. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Iran, Western Asia, Asia, Southern Asia

    Chapter one of this Law contains definitions of terms therein employed, such as: forest, forest bushes, desert shrubs, forest cover and regions, range, planted rangeland, logs and saplings. Chapter two sets out rules for exploitation and protection of the above mentioned areas. Forestry Organization, established within the Ministry of Agriculture, shall supervise and issue permits for each applicant regarding exploitation of these areas. Licence shall be valid up to one year.

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    Legislation
    Venezuela, Americas, South America

    La Ley consta de 11 títulos y 130 artículos.

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    An Act to provide for the conservation and efficient use of land forest and water resources in the Province of Alberta.

    Legislation
    Canada, Americas, Northern America

    The Act provides for the conservation and efficient use of of land, forest and water resources in the Province of Alberta. It provides for the establishment of the Conservation and Utilization Committee to inform and recommend measures to the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGC). Subject to approval by the LGC, the Committee may carry out recommended measures related to the conservation and utilization of irrigable, marginal and submarginal lands, rivers and streams or forestry and game areas.

  9. Library Resource
    Legislation
    Mauritius, Africa, Eastern Africa

    This Act declares areas along the coast known as Pas Geometrique to be public domain and makes provision for the survey of lands in such kind of land areas, the grant of leases, rights of lessees, and prohibits dumping on Pas Geometriques. The Minister may grant leases of Pas Geometriques or annexes. The granting shall take place by private contract or public auction. A clause, which imposes the planting of trees on the lessee, shall be included in every lease contract. Cutting of trees on Pas Geometriques requires permission by the Minister and shall be included in the lease contract.

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    An Ordinance for the protection of forests and for the constitution and protection of forest reserves.

    Legislation
    Ghana, Africa, Western Africa

    The Governor may constitute Forest Reserves under section 4.A Notice in this respect shall be published in the Official Gazette. For each Reserve a Reserve Settlement Commissioner shall be appointed. Restrictions are placed on acquisition of rights during an interim period between publication and an Order constituting a Reserve under section 17. The Settlement Commission shall be considered a Court. The Commissioner may exclude land from a Reserve. Section 13 concerns compensation and section 14 concerns extinction of rights.

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