Section 3A
of Forest Act
Section 3A
(1)
The Director shall —
(a)
be responsible for the administration of the provisions of this Act;
(b)
cause to be prepared and implemented forest management plans in accordance with the principle of sustained yield;
(c)
cause to be prepared and implemented reforestation plans and rehabilitation programmes and programmes relating to recreational forest and national parks;
(d)
cause to be reviewed the plans and programmes prepared under paragraphs (b) and (c);
(e)
cause to be prepared an annual report on the activities of the
Department of Forestry during the preceding financial year and shall submit such report to the Minister;
(f)
cause to be prepared and submitted to the Minister of
Finance an annual budget in respect of the following financial year for the purposes of paragraphs (b), (c), (d) and (e); and
(g)
perform such other duties as the Minister may determine.
(2)
In subsection (1)(b), “forest management plan” means an operating plan prepared by the Director relating to silvicultural, economic or conservation activity or a programme for a particular reserved forest or part thereof to secure the orderly taking, renewal and conservation of trees in accordance with the principle of sustained yield.
Delegation of power by Director.