The National Forest Policy, 2002
This is the draft Forest Policy and as such is a working document and not a formal policy document. It should not be interpreted as the policy of the Government of Swaziland or the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives until it has been finally agreed and adopted.
APPENDIX 1 OVERVIEW OF EXISTING LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO FORESTRY
The Forest Preservation Act 14/1910
This Act makes provision for the preservation of trees and forests growing on government land and on Swazi Nation Land (SNL).
The Safeguarding of Swazi Areas Act 39/1910
This is an Act to make provision for the protection of the rights of the Swazi people to areas set apart under the Concessions Partition Act 28/1907 for their sole and exclusive use and occupation.
The Definition of Swazi Areas Act 41/1916
This Act is to record the description of the areas set apart under the Concessions Partition Act 28/1907, and to declare and determine the conditions and restrictions subject to which the Swazi people are entitled to the sole and exclusive use and occupation of such areas.
The Natural Resources Act 71/1951
This Act is to provide for the conservation and improvements of the natural resources and for other matters incidental thereto.
The Private Forests Act 3/1951
This is an Act to provide for the better regulation and protection of private forests in Swaziland.
The Game Act 51/1953
This Act is relevant to forestry insofar as it allows the enclosure and preservation of areas for wild animals.
The King’s Order-in-Council 4/1954
This Order is for providing the appointment of a Central Rural Development Board and setting out its functions and duties.
The Grass Fires Act 44/1955
This Act stipulates that the burning of grass, or other vegetation, on land not cultivated or required for cultivation requires the issue of a permit from the Director of Agriculture.
The Wattle Bark Control Act 38/1960
This Act is meant to control the production, sale, grading and processing of wattle bark. It provides prohibition against stripping of immature bark, and stripping of wattle trees less than eight years old.
The Control of Tree Planting Act 7/1972
This is an Act to provide for the control of the planting of certain trees grown for commercial purposes in specified areas, and for matters incidental thereto.
The Swaziland National Trust Commission Act 9/1972
This is an Act to provide for the operation of cultural institutions and the proclamation of national parks, monuments and matters incidental thereto.
The Factories, Machinery and Construction Works Act 17/1972
This Act provides for the technical and safety standards with respect to factories and construction works, including administration, machinery, use of electricity, boilers and pressure vessels. The Act sets out general safety and fire precautions, regulations related to health and welfare, and rules with respect to intoxicated persons.
The Plant Control Act 8/1981
This Act is concerned with the prevention of plant disease, the regulation of the import and export of plants and the control of the mushroom industry. The Act also controls the spread of noxious weeds, insects in timber and brown and red locusts.
The Swaziland Environment Authority Act 15/1992 and Environment Management Bill of 2001
This Act makes provision for the establishment of the Swaziland Environment Authority, its functions, powers and composition. Important Regulations have been added in 2000. The Environment Management Bill is to replace the Swaziland Environment Authority Act.
The Human Settlements Authority Act 13/1992
This Act will apply to such human settlements, housing schemes and private housing schemes in such areas as the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, declare to be subject to the provisions of the Act, but shall not, without the written approval of the King either generally, or in any particular case, apply to any land vested in the Ngwenyama in trust for the Swazi Nation or to a Swazi Area as defined in the Safeguarding of Swazi Areas Act 1910 and the Definition of Swazi Areas Act 1917.
The Swaziland Investment Promotion Act 1/1998
This is an Act to provide for the promotion of investment in Swaziland and the establishment of an Investment Promotion Authority and for matters incidental thereto.
The Swazi Administration Order 6/1998
This order is an order in council to provide the incorporation of the law governing appointment, removal and functions of Chiefs and Tindvuna into the law relating to the administration of Swazi Affairs. It repeals the 1950 Act.
The Industrial Relations Act 1/2000 and the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 8/2000
This is an Act to provide for the collective negotiation of terms and conditions of employment and for the provision of dispute regulation mechanisms and for matters incidental thereto. The Amendment is to amend and incorporate certain international labour practices.
The Flora Protection Act 5/2001
This is an Act to protect indigenous flora and to provide for matters incidental thereto. This Act prohibits any person from plucking, gathering, cutting, uprooting, injuring, breaking or destroying a plant of any species that is listed in the Schedule to the Act.
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