151FPlanting of trees by lessee

151F Planting of trees by lessee (1) The holder of a lease— (a) shall— (i) within 5 years after the commencement of the lease cause at least half of the area of land comprised in the lease; and (ii) within 10 years after the commencement of the lease cause so much of the other half of the said land as is suitable— to be planted with forest trees of such species as are specified in the proclamation made in respect of the land pursuant to section 151B; and (b) shall maintain the trees planted on the leased land in such manner as the Minister may direct. (2) The Minister, if he is satisfied that the lessee by reason of flood drought or other misfortune is unable to complete the plantings of trees required by subsection (1) within the times therein mentioned, may allow extensions of those times for periods not exceeding 5 years in all. S. 151F(3) amended by Nos 41/1987 s. 103(Sch. 4 item 39.28), 76/1998 s. 11(h). (3) Before giving any direction pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (1) the Minister shall confer with the Secretary. S. 151G substituted by No. 7395 s. 2.