Cross River State Forestry Commission Law 2010 (No. 3 of 2010).

Cross River State Forestry Commission Law 2010 (No. 3 of 2010). Current Version

January 2022

This is a law to make provisions for the establishment of the State Forestry Commission; and to provide sustainable management of the forest and wildlife resources, preservation and protection of the ecosystem in Cross River State and other matters connected therewith. This law establishes the Cross River State Forest Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers, and provides for its administration and operations. The law also provides for: the classification, administration and licensing of forests; the protection of plant or animal species and their habitats, watersheds and fisheries; conservation, management and regeneration of forests; protected forest areas; concession agreements; establishment of community-based forest management associations; management of community forests and control of and assistance to private forests; a forest sector strategy; preservation, conservation and protection of wild animals, birds and fish; a timber marks system; establishment of the wildlife conservation advisory committee, the Forestry Reserve Fund and a Forest Trust Fund; enforcement and legal proceedings; offences and penalties.