Forestry land use permit authorization

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Act No. 2608.: Forestry land use permit authorization

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Title Supreme Court: Forestry land use permit authorization

Law: Act No. 2608.

Decision Date: Feb 4, 1916

The Forest Act, amended by Act No. 2608, authorizes the Director of Forestry to issue permits for the use of forest lands for various purposes, with specific limitations on area and lease duration, and grants free rights of way through public lands for individuals or associations with leases or licenses.

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Terms and Conditions of Lease

Leases are subject to terms and conditions deemed reasonable by the Director of Forestry.
The lease period is limited to a maximum of twenty (20) years.

Area Restrictions on Leased Lands

The maximum area for leased forest land is generally ten (10) hectares.
Exceptions to this area limit include:
- Fishponds: maximum area allowed is two hundred (200) hectares.
- Pastures: maximum area allowed is one thousand (1000) hectares.

Eligibility for Leasing

Leases may be granted to:
- Any person
- Any association of persons who hold timber licenses
Occupancy must be for authorized purposes such as sawmills, timber depots, industries, or charitable institutions.

Rights of Way

The Secretary of the Interior may grant free rights of way over public lands.
These rights of way facilitate access to leased lands or lands under timber licenses.

Effectivity

The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on February 4, 1916.

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