National Forestry and Tree Planting Act

1. (b) to guide and cause the people of Uganda to plant trees;
2. (c) to ensure that forests and trees are conserved and managed in a manner that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the rights of future generations by safeguarding forest biological diversity and the environmental benefits that accrue from forests and trees;
3. (d) to promote the improvement of livelihood through strategies and actions that contribute to poverty eradication;
4. (e) to encourage public participation in the management and conservation of forests and trees;
5. (f) to facilitate greater public awareness of the cultural, economic and social benefits of conserving and increasing sustainable forest cover;
6. (g) to promote the decentralisation and devolution of functions, powers and services within the forest sector; and
7. (h) to ensure that environmental benefits, costs and values are reflected in strategies and activities relating to forestry.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. "Authority" means the National Forestry Authority established under section 51;
2. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Authority established by section 54;
3. "central forest reserve" means an area declared to be a central forest reserve under section 5;
4. "collaborative forest management" means a mutually beneficial arrangement in which a forest user group and a responsible body share roles, responsibilities and benefits in a forest reserve or part of it;
5. "community forest" means an area declared to be a community forest under section 16;
6. "currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act;
7. "endangered species" means a tree species in danger of extinction and which is unlikely to survive if detrimental or adverse factors prevail, or if remedial action is not taken immediately;
8. "environmental impact assessment" means a systematic examination conducted in accordance with the National Environment Act, to determine whether or not a project will have any adverse impact on the environment;

40 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) local forest reserves;
2. (c) community forests;
3. (d) private forests; and
4. (e) forests forming part of a wildlife conservation area declared under the Uganda Wildlife Act.

1. (1) The Government or a local government shall hold in trust for the people and protect forest reserves for ecological, forestry and tourism purposes for the common good of the citizens of Uganda.
2. (2) In furtherance of the trust obligations under subsection (1) and in furtherance of the right to a clean and healthy environment, any person or responsible body may bring an action against a person-
3. (a) whose actions or omissions have had or are likely to have a significant impact on a forest; or
4. (b) for the protection of a forest.

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. (1) The Minister may, on the advice of the Board-
2. (a) after consultation with the local council and the local community in whose area the proposed central forest reserve is to be located; and
3. (b) with the approval of Parliament signified by its resolution, by statutory order, declare an area to be a central forest reserve.
4. (2) The Minister, in making a statutory order under subsection (1), shall declare a central forest reserve to be, in whole or in part-
5. (a) a site of special scientific interest for the purpose of-
6. (i) protecting nature and scenic areas of national or international importance;
7. (ii) enhancing biological genetic resources in an undisturbed, dynamic and evolutionary state;
8. (iii) maintaining animal and plant indicator species; or

8 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister shall, before making an order under section 5-
2. (a) give simultaneous notice of the proposed declaration in the Gazette, in an appropriate print media, and in any other media that is likely to draw the matter to the attention of all interested persons;
3. (b) consult with the local community through public meetings and other means that will offer the local community an effective opportunity to express their views concerning the declaration of the reserve;
4. (c) ensure that an environmental impact assessment is carried out; and
5. (d) where the land on which the proposed central forest reserve is to be situated is private land or land in which any person has an interest, acquire the land in accordance with the Constitution, the Land Acquisition Act and the Land Act.
6. (2) The Minister shall, in a notice issued under subsection (1)(a)-
7. (a) identify the location of the land on which the proposed central forest reserve is to be situated, and the approximate area of the land;
8. (b) include a summary of the proposed management plan for the forest reserve; and

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister shall, before amending an order declaring a central forest reserve, comply with the procedure for declaring a central forest reserve prescribed by section 6.
2. (2) Where an amendment to an order declaring a central forest reserve will result-
3. (a) in the reduction of part of the central forest reserve, an area at least equivalent in size to the reduction shall be simultaneously declared a central forest reserve; or
4. (b) in the removal of the whole forest reserve, an area at least equivalent in size to the abolished reserve shall be simultaneously declared a central forest reserve.
5. (3) Before a new area is declared a central forest reserve under subsection (2), the environmental impact assessment must find the area to be of equivalent or greater environmental value.
6. (4) An order declaring a central forest reserve shall be revoked only where-
7. (a) soil, slope, or other watershed conditions in the area will not be irreversibly damaged;
8. (b) an environmental impact assessment carried out in respect of the proposed new land use of the area finds that the same area can be adequately reforested within five years after harvest or clearance of the land, should the area subsequently be the subject of a new declaration as a central forest reserve;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister may-
2. (a) at the request of the local council in whose area the proposed reserve is to be situated; and
3. (b) with the approval of Parliament signified by its resolution, by statutory order, declare an area to be a local forest reserve.
4. (2) The Minister, in making a statutory order under subsection (1), shall declare a local forest reserve to be, in whole or in part-
5. (a) a site of a special scientific interest for the purpose of-
6. (i) protecting nature and scenic areas of national or international importance;
7. (ii) enhancing biological genetic resources in an undisturbed, dynamic and evolutionary state;
8. (iii) maintaining animal and plant indicator species; or

9 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. (1) The Minister shall, before making an order under section 8-
2. (a) give simultaneous notice of the proposed declaration in the Gazette, in an appropriate print media, and in any other media that is likely to draw the matter to the attention of all interested persons;
3. (b) consult with the local community through public meetings and other means that will offer the local community an effective opportunity to express their views concerning the declaration of the forest reserve;
4. (c) ensure that an environmental impact assessment is carried out; and
5. (d) where the land on which the proposed forest reserve is to be situated is private land or land in which any person has an interest, acquire the land in accordance with the Constitution, the Land Acquisition Act and the Land Act.
6. (2) The Minister shall, in a notice issued under subsection (1)(a)-
7. (a) identify the location of the land on which the proposed local forest reserve is to be situated and the approximate area of the land;
8. (b) include a summary of the proposed management plan for the forest reserve; and

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister shall, before amending an order declaring a local forest reserve, comply with the procedure for declaring a local forest reserve prescribed by section 9.
2. (2) Where an amendment to an order declaring a local forest reserve will result-
3. (a) in the reduction of part of the local forest reserve, an area at least equivalent in size to the reduction shall be simultaneously declared a local forest reserve; or
4. (b) in the removal of the whole forest reserve, an area at least equivalent in size to the abolished reserve shall be simultaneously declared a local forest reserve.
5. (3) Before a new area is declared a local forest reserve in terms of subsection (2), the environmental impact assessment must find the area to be of equivalent or greater environmental value.
6. (4) An order declaring a local forest reserve shall be revoked only where-
7. (a) soil, slope, or other watershed conditions will not be irreversibly damaged;
8. (b) an environmental impact assessment carried out in respect of the proposed new land use of the area finds that the same area can be adequately reforested within five years after harvest or clearance of the land, should the area subsequently be the subject of a new declaration as a local forest reserve;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) Where the Minister is satisfied that-
2. (a) a local government has failed to manage, maintain and control a forest reserve as required by section 12(3);
3. (b) a local government has failed to implement the management plan for the local forest reserve; or
4. (c) it is necessary for the proper protection, control and management of a local forest reserve, the Minister may, by statutory order, transfer the responsibility for the protection, control and management of the local forest reserve to the Authority.
5. (2) The Minister shall, before making an order under subsection (1), give notice in writing to the local government of his or her intention to make the order and may give a period of not less than ninety days to the local government within which the council shall take remedial measures or make representations as to why responsibility for the local forest reserve should not be removed from it.
6. (3) The Minister may, on the application of the local government, revoke an order made under subsection (1)-
7. (a) if he or she is satisfied that the forest reserve has been restored to an acceptable standard; and
8. (b) the local government has given an undertaking in writing, to the satisfaction of the Minister, to manage the local forest reserve in accordance with generally accepted principles of forest management.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) A forest reserve shall be managed in a manner consistent with the purpose for which it is declared.
2. (2) For the avoidance of doubt, a forest reserve shall not be put under any use other than in accordance with the management plan.
3. (3) A responsible body shall manage, maintain and control the forest reserve in accordance with generally accepted principles of forest management as may be prescribed in guidelines issued by the Minister, including, but not limited to the following-
4. (a) natural forests shall not be destroyed, damaged or disturbed except in the course of carrying out activities for the sustainable management of the forest reserve; and
5. (b) forests shall be developed and managed so as to-
6. (i) conserve biological diversity, ecosystems and habitats;
7. (ii) sustain the potential yield of their economic, social, health and environmental benefits;
8. (iii) promote the fair distribution of their economic, social, health and environmental benefits;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) No person shall, in a forest reserve, cut, disturb, damage, bum or destroy any forest produce, or remove or receive any forest produce except-
2. (a) in accordance with regulations or guidelines made for the proper management of the forest reserve;
3. (b) in the course of the management of the forest reserve by the responsible body;
4. (c) in terms of the exercise of a right or interest in the forest reserve; or
5. (d) in accordance with a licence issued under this Act.
6. (2) Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. A responsible body may enter into a collaborative forest management arrangement with a forest user group for the purpose of managing a central or local forest reserve or part of it in accordance with regulations or guidelines issued by the Minister

1. (1) A local community, a local council in the area in which a local forest reserve is situated or an interested person may, at any time, in writing, request the Minister to review the status of a central forest reserve or local forest reserve with the object of seeking its re-classification as a local forest reserve or a central forest reserve, respectively.
2. (2) The Minister shall respond, in writing, to a request made under subsection (1) refusing or allowing the request, within one hundred eighty days after receipt of the request.
3. (3) Where the Minister refuses a request made under subsection (1), he or she shall give reasons in writing for the refusal.
4. (4) Where the Minister allows a request under subsection (1), he or she shall cause the re-classification of the forest reserve to be made-
5. (a) where a local forest reserve is to be re-classified as a central forest reserve, in accordance with section 5; and
6. (b) where a central forest reserve is to be re-classified as a local forest reserve, in accordance with section 8.

1. (1) The Minister may-
2. (a) after consultation with the district land board and the local community; and
3. (b) upon approval by resolution of the district council, by statutory order, declare an area within its jurisdiction to be a community forest.
4. (2) The Minister shall, in every order declaring a community forest under this section, specify a responsible body for the community forest, and with effect from the commencement of the order or from a date specified in the order, the management, maintenance and control of the community forest shall be the responsibility of that body.
5. (3) An order made under subsection (1) shall be published by posting outside the office or other meeting place of the local government, a notice specifying the situation, duly surveyed extent and limits of the community forest.
6. (4) An area declared for use as a community forest under this section shall not be used for any other purposes without the approval by resolution of the district council and written consent of the Minister.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The district council shall, in amending an order declaring a community forest, comply with the procedure for declaring a community forest under section

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) Any revenue derived from the management of a community forest by the responsible body shall belong to and form part of the accountable funds of the responsible body and shall be devoted to the sustainable management of the community forest and the welfare of the local community.
2. (2) A local government may make byelaws, in accordance with the Local Governments Act, applicable to any community forest in respect of any matter that the local government may deem necessary in accordance with this Act.

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1. (1) Where, in the opinion of the Minister, it is expedient for ensuring the proper protection, control and management of a community forest, the Minister may, by statutory order, transfer the responsibility for the protection, control and management of the forest to a local government, and immediately, the local government shall exercise all the powers of the responsible body over the community forest.
2. (2) The Minister may, on the application of the responsible body, revoke an order made under subsection (1), if-
3. (a) he or she is satisfied that the community forest has been adequately rehabilitated; and
4. (b) the responsible body has given an undertaking, in writing, to the satisfaction of the Minister, to manage the forest in accordance with generally accepted principles of forest management.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) A person may register with the district land board a natural forest situated on land owned in accordance with the Land Act, or a forest or land in respect of which a licence is granted in accordance with this Act.
2. (2) All forest produce in a natural forest registered under subsection (1) belongs to the owner of the forest and may be used in any manner that the owner may determine, except that forest produce shall be harvested in accordance with the management plan and regulations made under this Act.
3. (3) A district forestry officer may issue directions to the owner of a natural forest whether registered under subsection (1) or not, requiring the owner to manage the forest in a professional and sustainable manner.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) A person may register with the district land board, a plantation forest situated on land owned in accordance with the Land Act, or a forest or land in respect of which a licence is granted in accordance with this Act.
2. (2) All forest produce in a plantation forest registered under subsection (1) belongs to the owner of the plantation and may be used in any manner that the owner may determine, except that forest produce shall be harvested in accordance with the management plan and regulations made under this Act.
3. (3) A district forestry officer may issue directions to the owner of a plantation forest registered under subsection (1), requiring the owner to manage the forest in a professional and sustainable manner.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) Any person may enter into a contractual or other arrangement with the owner or holder of an interest in a private forest for the right to harvest, purchase, or sell or arrange for the management, harvesting, purchase, or sale of all or any part of the forest produce in the private forest.
2. (2) Where the owner or holder of an interest in a private forest has entered into a contract under subsection (1), the contract may be registered against the title of that owner or occupier of the land to which the contract relates in accordance with the Registration of Titles Act and the Land Act.
3. (3) Where land had not been alienated, or where no certificate of title to ownership of land has been issued, the district land board shall register the contract as a separate folio on the register book.

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1. (b) the manner in which it came into existence;
2. (c) the name of the holder or beneficiary of the right or interest; and
3. (d) any other information as may be prescribed.

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1. Subject to Article 246 of the Constitution, a traditional or cultural institution or leader may hold, own or manage a forest, subject to such directions as the Minister may prescribe

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1. (1) The Minister, the Authority or a local government may provide technical services to local communities, organisations, traditional or cultural institutions and other persons involved in the development of community forests and private forests and forestry activities in general, and may charge fees for those services.
2. (2) Assistance under subsection (1) may include-
3. (a) providing information, training and advice on the management of forests;
4. (b) the establishment and maintenance of nurseries and other facilities necessary for seeds and plants;
5. (c) material or financial assistance;
6. (d) the collection and dissemination of information, the provision of technical guidance and promotion of public awareness about forestry and the conservation and utilisation of forestry resources;
7. (e) the promotion of seed production, agro-forestry and tree growing, and, in particular, the growing of fruit species;
8. (f) assisting local councils in the conservation and management of local forest reserves;

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) For the avoidance of doubt, the Government or a local government has no ownership over trees or forest produce situated on private land.
2. (2) A district forestry officer may issue directions to the owner of trees or forest produce situated on private land requiring the owner to manage the trees or forest produce in a professional and sustainable manner.

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1. (1) A responsible body shall prepare a management plan and, in the case of a forest reserve or community forest, the plan shall be prepared in consultation with the local community.
2. (2) A management plan shall-
3. (a) contain a description of all matters relating to the forest, the forest produce and the use currently being made of the forest produce;
4. (b) state the type of activities to be carried out in the forest;
5. (c) state the management objectives of the forest;
6. (d) state the measures to be taken for the sustainable management of the forest, and, except in the case of a private forest, the involvement of local communities in the management of the resources;
7. (e) state the resources likely to be available to enable the management plan to be executed; and
8. (f) contain any other information as the Minister may prescribe.

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) All forest biological resources and their derivatives, whether naturally occurring or naturalised within a forest, shall be conserved and managed for the benefit of the people of Uganda in accordance with this Act and any other law relating to biological resources.
2. (2) The transfer of any forest biological resources and their derivatives from the territorial jurisdiction of Uganda shall not diminish or extinguish the sovereignty of Uganda over those resources.
3. (3) The Minister is the lead agency for regulating access to forest generic resources and shall, for that purpose, collaborate with other lead agencies in accordance with this Act, other laws, conventions and protocols relating to the management or control of biological resources, including cross-border biodiversity.

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1. (1) The Minister may, in the case of a tree species of international, national importance that is endangered, rare or threatened, declare, by statutory order, that tree species to be a reserved species which shall be subject to such controls as the Minister may specify in the order.
2. (2) A district council may, in the case of a tree species of local importance that is endangered, rare or threatened, declare, by statutory order, that tree species to be a reserved species which shall be subject to such controls as the district council may specify in the order.
3. (3) The Minister shall, before making an order under this section-
4. (a) assess, make and publish a report on the socioeconomic and ecological impact of the proposed declaration;
5. (b) ensure that the declaration is based on the results of an assessment relating to species status and the state of the forest ecosystem; and
6. (c) take into account the views and representation of the affected local community.
7. (4) The absence of sufficient scientific evidence shall not be used by the Minister or district council as a reason for refusing to declare a species as a reserved species for the purposes of this section.

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1. (1) The Minister or a district council may, by statutory order, in respect of private land, deciare a particular tree or group of trees on that land, to be a protected tree or trees subject to such controls as the Minister may specify in the order.
2. (2) A declaration under subsection (1) shall be for the purpose of-
3. (a) preserving scenic beauty or attraction;
4. (b) conserving a distinctive specimen of any tree species;
5. (c) preventing soil erosion;
6. (d) conservation of biological diversity or species diversity; or
7. (e) conservation, protection and development of natural resources.
8. (3) The Minister or the district council shall, before making an order under this section-

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) No person shall, except for forestry purposes and in accordance with a management plan, or in accordance with a licence granted under this Act, in a forest reserve or community forest-
2. (a) cut, take, work or remove forest produce;
3. (b) clear, use or occupy any land for-
4. (i) grazing;
5. (ii) camping;
6. (iii) livestock farming;
7. (iv) planting or cultivation of crops;
8. (v) erecting of a building or enclosure; or

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) Subject to the management plan, a member of a local community may, in a forest reserve or community forest, cut and take free of any fee or charge, for personal domestic use in reasonable quantities, any dry wood or bamboo.
2. (2) For the avoidance of doubt, no person may, in a strict nature reserve or a site of special scientific interest cut or take dry wood or bamboo or other forest produce.

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1. (1) A person cutting, working, harvesting, removing or taking forest produce from a forest reserve shall take all care and necessary precautions to prevent damage to other forest produce or to the environment.
2. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding ten currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or both.

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1. (1) No person shall light or cause to be lit a fire in a forest, except in a place established for that purpose, or as otherwise permitted by an authorised person.
2. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years.
3. (3) An authorised person may bum or authorise any person to bum such fire lines or grass or other inflammable material as may, in his or her opinion, be necessary for the control of fire or for the better protection or management of any part of a forest.

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1. The Minister, the Authority or a district council shall, in the media, notify the public of the existence of plant and livestock pests or diseases dangerous to forests or forest produce and prescribe the measures to be taken to control or eradicate those pests and diseases

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1. (1) The Minister shall, in consultation with the lead agencies, make an inventory of all forests in Uganda.
2. (2) An inventory made under subsection (1) shall-
3. (a) state the total area of forests and other areas used for forestry;
4. (b) state the type and quantity of forest resources in the forests and other areas used for forestry;
5. (c) make recommendations for areas that require forest cover through afforestation and re- forestation; and
6. (d) state any other matter as the Minister may prescribe.

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1. A person intending to undertake a project or activity which may, or is likely to have a significant impact on a forest, shall undertake an environmental impact assessment

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1. (1) The Minister or a district council shall issue directions for the planting and growing of trees.
2. (2) Directions issued under subsection (1) may provide for-
3. (a) the area to which the directions apply;
4. (b) the persons, or classes of persons, to undertake the tree planting;
5. (c) the frequency of tree planting;
6. (d) the specifications of the tree planting to be undertaken;
7. (e) the days on which tree planting is mandatory; and
8. (f) any other matter relating to tree planting.

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1. (1) There is established a fund to be known as a Tree Fund.
2. (2) The Fund shall be managed by a body appointed by the Minister.
3. (3) The money of the Fund shall consist of-
4. (a) money appropriated by Parliament;
5. (b) loans obtained by Government;
6. (c) grants, gifts and donations;
7. (d) any money required to be paid into the Fund; and
8. (e) money from any other source approved by the Minister in writing, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance.

7 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A responsible body may, subject to the management plan, grant a licence to an interested person for-
2. (a) the cutting, taking, working or removing of forest produce from a forest reserve or community forest; or
3. (b) the sustainable utilisation and management of the forest reserve or community forest.
4. (2) A responsible body shall, in accordance with regulations, prescribe the terms, conditions, rights and fees for a licence granted under this section.
5. (3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to transfer to or vest in the person granted a licence, any privilege, right, title, interest or easement over the forest reserve or community forest, other than that stated in the terms of the licence.

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. A responsible body shall, through a fair, open and competitive process in accordance with procedures prescribed by regulations, invite applications for a licence under this Act

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. (1) No person shall, except in accordance with section 32 or where he or she has been granted a licence for the purpose, grow, cut, take, work or remove any forest produce from a forest reserve or community forest.
2. (2) Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. (1) No person shall export timber without an export licence issued by a licensing authority appointed by the Minister.
2. (2) Any person who exports or attempts to export timber without a licence issued in accordance with subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.
3. (3) An export licence issued under this section shall be issued only for the export of graded timber.

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1. The Minister may, on the advice of the Authority and lead agencies, by statutory order, prohibit or restrict the movement by any person of forest produce for such periods, in such areas and on such terms as may be specified in the order

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) ensuring the implementation of functions connected with the implementation of the forestry policy, the national forest plan and this Act.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) coordinating and advising persons and organisations in relation to forest projects involving direct relations with local governments; and
2. (c) assisting in the provision of technical advice, support, supervision and training to local governments to enable them to carry out the delivery of forestry services in their respective areas, and to develop their capacity to manage local forest reserves and community forests.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) A district council shall, in accordance with the Local Governments Act, establish a district forestry office, which shall be funded by the Government.
2. (2) A district council shall appoint a district forestry officer and such other officers, as the Government may determine, to run the district forestry office established under subsection (1).
3. (3) The functions of a district forestry officer are-
4. (a) to advise the district council on all matters relating to forestry;
5. (b) to liaise with the Authority and other lead agencies on matters relating to forestry;
6. (c) to promote forestry awareness in the district;
7. (d) to promote the planting of trees;
8. (e) to undertake duties involved in the management of local forest reserves;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister shall cause to be prepared a national forest plan, which shall be a public document and which shall be the framework for the implementation of the forestry policy and programmes by Government and stakeholders in the forest sector.
2. (2) In preparing the national forest plan under subsection (1), the views of persons and organisations involved in forestry in the public and private sector shall be sought and taken into account, and in particular the views of persons whose livelihoods are dependent on the forest sector.
3. (3) The Minister shall submit the national forest plan to Cabinet for approval.
4. (4) The national forest plan shall, after Cabinet has approved it, be published in the Gazette.
5. (5) The Minister shall cause the national forest plan to be monitored and periodically reviewed.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Minister may appoint suitably qualified persons as honorary forestry officers, on such terms and conditions as the Minister shall determine, to assist in the implementation of this Act.
2. (2) The appointment of an honorary forestry officer shall be effective for an area or function as the Minister shall determine.
3. (3) An appointment under this section shall be by notice in the Gazette.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, designate as many officers as he or she may deem fit, from duly qualified public officers, whether by name or by title of office, to be authorised persons for the purposes of this Act and shall state the area, functions and limits of operation of the authorised person

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) There is established an authority to be known as the National Forestry Authority.
2. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with an official seal and may, for the discharge of its functions under this Act-
3. (a) acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property;
4. (b) sue or be sued; and
5. (c) do all acts and things as a body corporate may lawfully do.
6. (3) The Authority shall be under the general supervision of the Minister.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The seal of the Authority shall be in a form determined by the Board.
2. (2) The seal shall, when affixed to any document, be authenticated by the signatures of the Executive Director and one other member of the Board.
3. (3) In the absence of the Executive Director, the person performing the functions of the Executive Director shall sign.
4. (4) An instrument or contract which if executed or entered into by a person, other than a body corporate, would not require to be under seal, may be executed or entered into on behalf of the Authority by the Executive Director, or by any member of the Board or any other person if that member of the Board or other person has been duly authorised by resolution of the Board to execute or enter into the instrument or contract, as the case may be.
5. (5) Every document purporting to be an instrument or contract executed or issued by or on behalf of the Authority in accordance with this section shall be deemed to be so executed or issued until the contrary is proved.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The functions of the Authority are-
2. (a) to develop and manage all central forest reserves;
3. (b) to identify and recommend to the Minister areas for declaration as central forest reserves and the amendment of those declarations;
4. (c) to promote innovative approaches for local community participation in the management of central forest reserves;
5. (d) to prepare and implement management plans for central forest reserves;
6. (e) to prepare reports on the state of central forest reserves and such other reports as the Minister may require;
7. (f) to establish procedures for the sustainable utilisation of Uganda's forest resources by and for the benefit of the people of Uganda;
8. (g) to cooperate and coordinate with the National Environment Management Authority and other lead agencies in the management of Uganda's forest resources;

14 further items remain in the statutory text above.

1. (1) The Authority shall have a Board of Directors consisting of seven members, at least two of whom shall be females, as follows-
2. (a) a Chairperson;
3. (b) the Executive Director who shall be an ex officio member; and
4. (c) five other members.
5. (2) The members of the Board shall be persons of high moral character and proven integrity who have had experience and have shown capacity in forestry, environment management, business and administration.
6. (3) The Minister shall appoint the members of the Board.
7. (4) The Minister shall, in appointing the members of the Board, ensure that there is a balance of skills and experience among the members of the Board.
8. (5) The members of the Board shall hold office on terms and conditions specified in their instruments of appointment.

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

1. A person who is an undischarged bankrupt or who has made any assignment or arrangement with his or her creditors shall not be appointed to the Board

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) A member of the Board, other than the Executive Director, shall hold office for three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one more term, except that of the first members to be appointed to the Authority, three shall be appointed to hold office for two years.
2. (2) A member of the Board may, at any time, resign his or her office by letter addressed to the Minister.
3. (3) The Minister may, at any time, remove a member of the Board, from office-
4. (a) for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind;
5. (b) for misbehaviour or misconduct;
6. (c) for incompetence;
7. (d) if the member is absent without prior permission of the Chairperson, or without reasonable cause to the satisfaction of the Minister, for more than four consecutive meetings of the Board, or is absent from Uganda for more than twelve consecutive months;
8. (e) if the member is bankrupt or enters into a composition scheme with his or her creditors; or

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. Where a member is removed from office under section 56(3), the Minister may appoint another person qualified in accordance with section 54(2) to replace that member

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The Chairperson and the members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as the Minister may determine

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Board shall be responsible for the general direction and supervision of the Authority.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Board shall-
3. (a) review and approve operating plans, budgets, reports and audited financial statements of the Authority;
4. (b) oversee the operations of the Authority;
5. (c) provide guidance to the Executive Director and staff of the Authority; and
6. (d) establish and approve rules and procedures for appointment, termination, discipline and terms and conditions of service of staff of the Authority.
7. (3) The Board shall, in the performance of its functions, be responsible to the Minister.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Board may appoint committees to advise it on any matter concerning the functions of the Board as it may determine.
2. (2) A committee appointed under subsection (1) shall consist of a chairperson who shall be a member of the Board and such other persons, whether members of the Board or not, as the Board may determine.
3. (3) The Board shall, in writing, specify the terms and conditions of service of the members of a committee appointed under subsection (1).
4. (4) The Board may delegate any of its functions under this Act to a committee appointed under this section.
5. (5) The Board may require a committee appointed under this section to act jointly or in cooperation with any other committee.
6. (6) Members of a committee appointed under this section may be paid such allowances as the Board may determine.
7. (7) Subject to any direction given by the Board, a committee appointed under this section may regulate its own procedure.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Authority may, in consultation with the respective local governments, establish forestry committees.
2. (2) A forestry committee established under subsection (1) shall consist of-
3. (a) a Chairperson appointed by the Authority;
4. (b) one person to represent each of the district administrations covered by the respective forest management area;
5. (c) a senior employee of the Authority in the area who shall be the secretary to the committee; and
6. (d) four persons including at least one female, who are knowledgeable in forestry matters selected by a process of public advertisement.
7. (3) The Board shall specify the terms and conditions of service of the forestry committees.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The functions of a forestry committee are-
2. (a) to inform the Authority of the ideas, desires and opinions of the people in the respective areas, on all matters relating to the conservation and use of central forest reserves;
3. (b) to assist local communities to benefit from the central forest reserves;
4. (c) to advise the Authority on the implementation of its functions under this Act; and
5. (d) to perform such other functions as the Authority may require or delegate to it.
6. (2) A forestry committee shall submit to the Authority an annual report on its activities and other matters related to forestry management in the area.
7. (3) The Board shall give directions, in writing, to a forestry committee relating to the procedure for meetings of the committee.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) There shall be an Executive Director of the Authority who shall be appointed by the Minister, on the recommendation of the Board, on terms and conditions to be specified in the instrument of appointment.
2. (2) The Executive Director shall be a person with professional qualifications and relevant experience in administration, economics, finance, law, management, environment or technical knowledge relating to forestry.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority and shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Authority.
2. (2) Subject to this Act and to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Executive Director shall be responsible for-
3. (a) the implementation of the policies and programmes of the Authority and reporting on them to the Board;
4. (b) the proper management of the funds and property of the Authority;
5. (c) the organisation and control of the staff of the Authority;
6. (d) the development of an operating plan to guide the Authority in achieving its objectives;
7. (e) the development of management plans for the utilisation of forestry resources in the central forest reserves;
8. (f) cooperation with other lead agencies and organisations in the forest sector;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Executive Director shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more term.
2. (2) The Executive Director shall cease to hold office if-
3. (a) he or she resigns;
4. (b) he or she is declared bankrupt, or has made an arrangement with his or her creditors;
5. (c) he or she is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, fraud or moral turpitude;
6. (d) he or she is removed from office by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board for-
7. (i) inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind;
8. (ii) misbehaviour or misconduct; or

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Board may, on the advice of the Executive Director, appoint other officers and staff of the Authority as may be necessary for the effective performance of the functions of the Authority.
2. (2) The employees appointed under this section shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in their instruments of appointment.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) fees charged for services rendered by the Authority under this Act;
2. (c) revenue earned from activities of the Authority under this Act;
3. (d) grants, gifts or donations from the Government or other sources made with the approval of the Minister responsible for finance; and
4. (e) any other funds received by the Authority in the performance of its functions under this Act.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The Board shall, in discharging its duties in relation to the Authority, perform its functions in accordance with sound financial and commercial practice and shall ensure that revenue is sufficient to meet expenditure

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Board shall open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of its functions.
2. (2) The Board shall ensure that all money received by or on behalf of the Authority is banked as soon as practicable after being received.
3. (3) The Board shall ensure that no money is withdrawn from or paid out of any of the bank accounts of the Board without the authority of the Board.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The Board may, with the prior approval of the Minister and the Minister responsible for finance, borrow money from any source as may be required for meeting its obligations and for the discharge of the functions of the Authority under this Act

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. Any funds of the Authority not immediately required for any purpose under this Act may be invested in a manner which the Board may, after consultation with the Minister and the Minister responsible for finance, determine

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Executive Director shall, within two months before the end of each financial year, cause to be prepared and submitted to the Board for its approval, estimates of the income and expenditure of the Authority, and the operating plan for the next financial year.
2. (2) The Board shall, within two months, cause to be submitted to the Minister for his or her approval, the estimate of income and expenditure submitted by the Executive Director under subsection (1) as approved by the Board.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. The financial year of the Authority shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Executive Director shall cause to be kept proper books of accounts and records of the transactions of the Authority.
2. (2) Subject to any direction given by the Minister, the Board shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Minister and the Minister responsible for finance in respect of each financial year, and not later than three months after the end of the financial year, a statement of account, which shall include-
3. (a) a balance sheet, a profit and loss account and a source and application of funds statement; and
4. (b) any other information in respect of the financial affairs of the Authority as the Minister responsible for finance may, in writing, require.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Auditor General shall, in each financial year, audit the accounts of the Authority.
2. (2) The Board shall ensure that, within four months after the end of each financial year, a statement of account described in section 76(2) is submitted to the Auditor General for auditing.
3. (3) The Auditor General shall have access to all books of accounts, vouchers and other records of the Authority, and is entitled to any information and explanation required in relation to those records.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The Board shall, within three months after the end of each financial year, submit to the Minister a statement of its activities in the preceding financial year, containing such information as the Minister may require.
2. (2) The Board shall also submit to the Minister such other reports on its activities or on any other matter as the Minister may require.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. Any notice or document may be served on the Authority by delivering it at the office of the Executive Director or by sending it by registered post to the Executive Director

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) without due authority, alters, moves, destroys or defaces any boundary mark of a forest;
2. (c) fails to sustainably manage, maintain and control a forest in accordance with this Act;
3. (d) fails to comply with a management plan;
4. (e) fails or neglects to plant trees in accordance with this Act; or
5. (f) fails to comply with the order of an authorised person, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding forty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) is found in possession of a licence which is fraudulently issued;
2. (c) submits false information in an application for a licence under this Act;
3. (d) counterfeits, alters, obliterates or defaces any stamp, mark, sign or licence issued under this Act;
4. (e) knowingly receives or keeps in his or her possession any forest produce which is fraudulently marked or which has been cut or removed in contravention of this Act;
5. (f) counterfeits or fraudulently uses on any forest produce, a mark used by an authorised person; or
6. (g) transports, deals in or stores timber with counterfeit marks, commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding forty currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

1. (1) The court by which a person is convicted of an offence under this Act may order the forfeiture of-
2. (a) any forest produce in respect of which the offence was committed or which was found in that person's possession; or
3. (b) any vehicle, machinery, weapon or other thing which was used to commit the offence or which was capable of being used to take forest produce found in his or her possession;
4. (2) Any forest produce forfeited under subsection (1) shall, unless otherwise ordered by the court, be sold or otherwise disposed of-
5. (a) as the responsible body may direct; or
6. (b) where the responsible body has been convicted of the offence, sold or otherwise disposed of as the Minister may direct.