2. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“Crown land” includes—
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(a) the waste or vacant land of the Crown within Saint Lucia; and
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(b) all lands vested in Her Majesty, whether by forfeiture, escheat, purchase or exchange;
“forest” means an area of land, with or without trees declared to be a Forest Reserve, Protected Forest or Prohibited Area;
“forest offence” means any offence punishable under this Act or under any rule made thereunder;
“forest officer” includes any person appointed to discharge any function of a forest officer under this Act or under any rule made thereunder;
“forest produce” includes the following, when found in or brought from Crown land or protected forests—
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(a) trees and all parts or produce of such trees including charcoal and honey;
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(b) plants not being trees and all parts or produce of such plants; and
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(c) soil and rock and other minerals;
“livestock” includes cattle, horses, mules, asses, goats, sheep and swine;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for matters relating to forest, soil and water conservation;
“private land” means land other than Crown land;
“property mark” means a mark placed on timber to denote that after all purchase money or royalties due to the Crown have been paid, the owner has or will have a right of property in the timber; “timber” includes trees when they have fallen or been felled, and all wood whether cut up or fashioned for any purpose or not, including the making of furniture or handicraft;
“timber lands” means lands whereon trees are growing and which are not under permanent agricultural cultivation;
“tree” includes palms, bamboos, stumps, brushwood and canes.
Establishment