(1) The Board may, with the approval of the Minister appoint conservation officers who shall assist the Board in supervising the use of and encouraging conservation and improvement of land and water resources.
(2) A conservation officer shall, subject to subsection (3), have the right at any time in daylight to enter upon any land—
(a) for the purpose of ascertaining whether the lands are being used in accordance with the provisions of any order, notice or regulations made under this Act;
(b) for the purpose of ascertaining whether works ordered under the provisions of section 6 are or have been carried out on the land.
(3) A conservation officer or other person authorised by the Board may carry out in or upon any area covered by a Protection Order such works as may be determined by that Order.
(4) Any person who hinders, obstructs, molests or assaults a conservation officer in the exercise of the Officer's powers under this section commits an offence.