The work of the Division is governed by the following items of legislation.

Primary

• Forests Act
• Sawmills Act
• Conservation of Wildlife Act
• State Lands Act (Forest Produce Rules)

Other

• Agricultural Fires Act
• Pounds Act
• Environmental Management Act

Divisional Infrastructure
The main office of the Forestry Division is located at Long Circular Road, St James.  South-based personnel operate out of the South Office located at Pleasantville, San Fernando.
The Division also has a presence in sub-offices located at St Joseph, Cumuto, Sangre Grande, Brickfield, Cap-de-ville and Rio Claro.  In addition to these locations, the public is also served through designated “office days” at various District Revenue Offices, scattered throughout Trinidad.

Organizational Structure
Trinidad is sub-divides into six (6) main forest administration districts referred to as Conservancies.  These Conservancies are mainly responsible for the implementation of forest management and protection arrangements.  Each Conservancy is further sub-divided into management units referred to as Ranges.