Section 5 in Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005
5. Duties of Forest Department.
- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Forest Department shall have the following duties, namely: -(a)to develop, maintain or approve private nurseries, to supply seeds, saplings to all persons who are required to plant new trees or to replace felled trees at reasonable price;(b)to execute the Social Forestry Schemes for tree cultivation through Local Self Government Institutions;(c)to give all technical and other assistance in planting trees;(d)to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are laid down in this Act or the rules made thereunder.
