The Draft Forestry, Protected Areas and Wildlife Conservation Bill is out for comment!

The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has drafted enabling legislation necessary for the implementation of the National Forest, Protected Areas and Wildlife Policies. 

Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to review and submit comments on the Draft Forestry, Protected Areas and Wildlife Conservation Bill and Regulations on Flora and Fauna, Fees, Forests and Forest Resources, Protected Areas, Scientific Research Permits and Special Development Permits.

The deadline for submission of comments is May 31st, 2014. Comments can be sent to the Ministry via:

• Email:      policy.comments@gov.tt 
• Fax:         624- 2455
• Mail:        Level 26, Tower D, International Waterfront Complex, 1A Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain

To download a copy of the template form that should be used to submit comments on the Draft Bill and Regulations, click here.

>> For background information on the National Forest, Protected Areas and Wildlife Policies visit the National Clearing House Mechanism Biodiversity Website  at www.biodiversity.gov.tt.