Forestry Act (Northern Ireland) 1953
1953 Chapter 2
An Act for the advancement of forestry and for purposes connected with that matter.
Act repealed (13.9.2010 for the repeal of ss. 1-3, 9-12, 14(1B)(1C), 15-20, 17.3.2013 for the repeal of s. 14(1)(1A)(2)-(4), 17.6.2013 for the repeal of ss. 13, 22) by Forestry Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 10), s. 39(1), Sch. 2 (with s. 37); S.R. 2010/309, art. 2, Sch.; S.R. 2013/31, art. 2, Sch.; S.R. 2013/138, art. 2, Sch.
1Responsibility of Ministry for forestry in Northern Ireland.
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2Powers of Ministry, subject to approval of Ministry of Finance.
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3Further powers of Ministry.
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Ss. 4‐8 rep. by 1984 NI 2
9Destruction of rabbits, hares or deer.
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10Prevention of damage caused by rabbits and vermin.
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11Burning of vegetation.
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12Removal or destruction of vegetation on land adjoining woods.
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F1713Identification of trees.
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F1514Forest parks.
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15Financial provisions.
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16Power of entry on land.
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17Miscellaneous offences.
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18Notices.
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19Regulations.
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20Interpretation.
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S. 21 rep. by SLR 1973
F1822Short title.
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Schedule rep. by SLR 1973
Act repealed (prosp.) by Forestry Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 10), ss. 38(3), 39(1), Sch. 2 (with s. 37) and the repeal being partly in operation, as to which see individual provisions