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2. Amendment of Long Title to Chapter 451

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The Long Title to the Forest Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the “principal enactment”) is hereby repealed and the following Long Title substituted therefor :—

“AN ORDINANCE TO CONSOLIDATE AND AMEND THE LAW RELATING

TO THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

OF THE FOREST RESOURCES AND UTILIZATION OF FOREST PRODUCE;

TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE TRANSPORT OF TIMBER AND

FOREST PRODUCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SUCH

TRANSPORT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH

OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.”.