Forest reserve (Antigua and Barbuda)

Antigua and Barbuda has seven official forest reserves, including six on Antigua, one on Redonda, and none on Barbuda.^[1] Antigua and Barbuda has legally had a system of forest reserves since June 1941, with the passing of the Forestry Act. Forest reserves are under the supervision of the country's environmental director. The governor-general may appoint subordinate forest officers responsible for enforcing environmental legislation in these reserves. The minister with responsibility for agriculture may declare any forest or adjacent property to be part of a reserve. These reserves are intended to preserve the local environment and prevent deforestation.^[2]