Protection of gathering grounds from deforestation and animals

If it appears to the Authority that by reason of deforestation or any other activity, the storage capacity or sanitation of any gathering ground is seriously threatened, the Authority shall, (a) request the Ministry responsible for Forestry to take appropriate action under the Forests Act, Cap. 213 or the National Parks System Act, Cap. 215 to prevent or regulate the threat to the gathering ground, if the gathering ground has been retained or declared a forest reserve or a national park, as the case may be; (b) request the Ministry of Health to take appropriate action under the Public Health Act, Cap. 40 to prevent or regulate the threat to the gathering ground, if the gathering ground has been declared a controlled area; (c) request any other relevant agency or Ministry to take appropriate action to prevent or regulate the threat to the gathering ground; or (d) in default of action being promptly taken under paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of this subsection, the Authority may take such actions as it considers necessary. National Integrated 44