FORESTRY LAWS
Effective protection and sustainable use of forest and natural resources are not possible
without appropriate policies, legislation and practical regulations. To this end the following information is provided by the Forestry Department as a guide to visitors and residence of St. Lucia.
The Wildlife Protection Act No. 9 of 1980
Under this Act it is illegal to:-
 Hunt, capture, buy, sell import/export, or keep captive any wildlife unless authorized by the Forestry and Land Department.
 Attempt to trade in anyway whatsoever eggs, young, or any part belonging to wildlife and
protected wildlife.
 Destroy or damage nest of protected wildlife.
All Forest Officers are Wildlife Protection Officers and, therefore, are empowered to enforce the provisions under the Wildlife Protection Act. All offences committed under this
Act carry a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment or maximum fine of EC $5,000.00 on summary conviction.
The Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Ordinance 1946 / 1983
Under this ordinance it is illegal to:-
 Enter a Forest Reserve or Protected Forest without the expressed permission of the Forestry Department.
To injure, cut, fell, convert, remove, or harvest any tree or parts) thereof unless granted
approved permission by the Forestry Department on Forest Reserves and in Protected Forest.
 Occupy Forest Reserves and Protected Forest for cultivation, Squatting, pasturing livestock and other activities.
 Be in possession, or operate chainsaw(s), axe(s), without the permission of the Forestry Department.
The Ordinance (Amended Act) also makes provisions for random search and seizure by
Forest Officers.
When in doubt contact a Forestry Officer at:
(758) 450-2078/450-2231
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