To amend the National Forests Act, 1998 so as to delete or insert certain words, phrases or expressions; to allow for an exemption for the beneficial use of forest produce or forest products derived from protected trees; to enable the Minister
to withdraw, amend or replace any tariff; to authorise the Minister to establish a trust in respect of State forests where certain rights In that land are pending; to enable the Minister to pay lease money in respect of such State forests into a trust account for the benefit of those whose rights in that land are pending; to allow for such money to be paid to them when those rights materialise; to provide for further criminal sanctions In respect of certain activities in forests; to authorise the Minister to release State forests to persons or entities wishing to continue with forestry; to provide for better management of State forests; to extend the Minister's regulation-making powers; and to provide for matters connected therewith.