Section 99: Clearing and replanting river reserves

99. Clearing and replanting river reserves (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Conservator of Forests may, with a view to improving the sanitary condition and the growing stock of any locality, authorise the owner of the banks of any river or stream to destroy, remove and appropriate any tree growing in the reserves of such river and stream. (2) No tree shall be destroyed, removed or appropriated under subsection (1) unless it has been marked by an authorised forest officer, and that any permission granted under this section shall be subject to such conditions as the Conservator of Forests thinks necessary— (a) as to the felling operation; (b) as to the mode of replanting and the proper upkeep and watching over of the reserves of the river or stream; (c) as to the security to be furnished by the riparian owner for the payment of all expenses incidental to the control of the felling operation and to the proper replanting and upkeep of the reserves. R25 – 25 [Issue 5]