Forest Conservation Act, 1980
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The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is an Indian law that regulates the diversion and use of forest land to curb deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 | 4 |
| Forest Conservation Act, 1980 canonical | 4 |
| Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 1988 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Context triple: [Andaman and Nicobar Islands Forest Department, usesLaw, Forest Conservation Act, 1980]
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A.
National Forest Management Act of 1976
The National Forest Management Act of 1976 is a U.S. federal law that governs the administration and planning of national forests, emphasizing sustainable resource management, environmental protection, and public participation in decision-making.
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B.
Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960
The Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 is a U.S. federal law that directs national forests to be managed for a balanced combination of uses—such as recreation, timber, watershed, wildlife, and range—on a sustainable basis.
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C.
Lacey Act
The Lacey Act is a landmark U.S. conservation law that combats wildlife trafficking by prohibiting the trade of illegally taken, transported, or sold fish, wildlife, and plants.
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D.
Wilderness Act of 1964
The Wilderness Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. environmental law that created the National Wilderness Preservation System to permanently protect designated federal lands in their natural, undeveloped state.
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E.
Indian Wildlife Protection Act
The Indian Wildlife Protection Act is a key environmental law in India that provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants, regulates hunting and trade, and establishes protected areas to conserve biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Target entity description: The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is an Indian law that regulates the diversion and use of forest land to curb deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.
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A.
National Forest Management Act of 1976
The National Forest Management Act of 1976 is a U.S. federal law that governs the administration and planning of national forests, emphasizing sustainable resource management, environmental protection, and public participation in decision-making.
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B.
Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960
The Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960 is a U.S. federal law that directs national forests to be managed for a balanced combination of uses—such as recreation, timber, watershed, wildlife, and range—on a sustainable basis.
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C.
Lacey Act
The Lacey Act is a landmark U.S. conservation law that combats wildlife trafficking by prohibiting the trade of illegally taken, transported, or sold fish, wildlife, and plants.
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D.
Wilderness Act of 1964
The Wilderness Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. environmental law that created the National Wilderness Preservation System to permanently protect designated federal lands in their natural, undeveloped state.
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E.
Indian Wildlife Protection Act
The Indian Wildlife Protection Act is a key environmental law in India that provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants, regulates hunting and trade, and establishes protected areas to conserve biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Indian statute
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environmental law ⓘ forest conservation law ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India
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surface form:
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
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| aimsTo |
check indiscriminate deforestation
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maintain ecological balance ⓘ protect biodiversity in forest areas ⓘ |
| amendedBy |
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 1988
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| appliesTo | forest land in India ⓘ |
| appliesToProjects |
hydroelectric projects in forest areas
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industrial projects in forest areas ⓘ infrastructure projects in forest areas ⓘ mining projects in forest areas ⓘ |
| basisFor | Forest Advisory Committee procedures ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceOn | 1980 ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Parliament of India ⓘ |
| enforcementMechanism | Central Government approval and monitoring ⓘ |
| legalBasisFor | central control over diversion of forest land ⓘ |
| linkedLegislation |
Environment Protection Act of India
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surface form:
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Indian Forest Act ⓘ
surface form:
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Indian Wildlife Protection Act ⓘ
surface form:
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
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| penalProvisionsInclude |
penalties for unauthorized use of forest land
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punishment for contravention of the Act ⓘ |
| policyContext | national forest policy of India ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
to conserve forests in India
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to curb deforestation ⓘ to promote sustainable forest management ⓘ to regulate diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes ⓘ |
| regulates |
clearance of forest land
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de-reservation of reserved forests ⓘ use of forest land for non-forest purposes ⓘ |
| requires |
compensatory afforestation for diverted forest land
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submission of proposals for diversion of forest land to the Central Government ⓘ |
| requiresApprovalFrom |
Government of India
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surface form:
Central Government of India
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| scopeIncludes |
any land recorded as forest in government records
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protected forests ⓘ reserved forests ⓘ |
| section | Section 2 ⓘ |
| section2Provides |
prior approval of Central Government is required for assignment of forest land to private persons or agencies
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prior approval of Central Government is required for clearing of naturally grown trees for reafforestation ⓘ prior approval of Central Government is required for de-reservation of reserved forests ⓘ prior approval of Central Government is required for use of forest land for non-forest purposes ⓘ |
| shortTitle |
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
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| supports | sustainable development objectives in India ⓘ |
| typeOfApprovalRequired |
formal approval after compliance with conditions
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prior approval in principle ⓘ |
| yearOfEnactment | 1980 ⓘ |
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Subject: Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Description of subject: The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is an Indian law that regulates the diversion and use of forest land to curb deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.
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