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Apr 3, 2024 · Forest laws address environmental, social and economic needs. Provincial and territorial forest laws, regulations and policies govern a range of economic, social and environmental matters. For example, they: require land-use planning. require that Aboriginal interests be considered and respected. regulate wildlife habitat protection.
May 13, 2022 · The Forests Act is the primary law in Alberta that regulates forest management. It serves as the foundation for Crown forest tenure in the province; Through the Forests Act the government has the ability to make policies and regulations that govern logging methods, wood utilization standards, timber quotas, and forest management agreements
Apr 4, 2024 · The primary goal of Canada’s forest conservation and protection efforts is to preserve the health of this country’s wide range of forest ecosystems. In Canada, forest land outside formal protected areas is safeguarded by the laws, regulations and policies that all provinces, territories and the federal government have developed to enforce ...
Jul 12, 2023 · The forest mandate of the federal government includes: managing the forests on its own lands; managing international trade and relations, enforcing environmental regulation (e.g., Species at Risk Act) coordinating responsibility for healthy forests; increasing Aboriginal participation; reporting under national and international obligations
primary law governing forestry in BC is the Forest Act, 1996 and its associated regulations. The Acts that most significantly influence environmental aspects associated with forestry in BC include: The Forest Act, 1996 is the key piece of legislation governing forestry operations in BC. Under this Act, the government
Jul 26, 2024 · Last updated on July 26, 2024. The Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) governs forest and range activities on public lands in B.C. during forest planning, road building, timber harvesting, reforestation and livestock grazing. FRPA applies to all public forest and range lands and to anyone who holds an agreement under the Forest Act or Range Act.
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The proposed Act will: Support the ecological integrity of the forest ecosystem for the benefit of Northwest Territories residents and the environment. Address current and future pressures on forest resources and employ an ecosystem based approach to forest management. Present an approach to wildland fire management that reflects up-to-date ...
