New Forest Act 1697
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for the increase and preservation of timber in the New Forest in the County of Southampton. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 9 Will. 3. c. 33 (Ruffhead: 9 & 10 Will. 3. c. 36) |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 5 July 1698 |
| Commencement | 3 December 1697 |
| Repealed | 1 July 1971 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Wild Creatures and Forest Laws Act 1971 |
| Relates to | New Forest Act 1800 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The New Forest Act 1697 (9 Will. 3. c. 33) was an act of the Parliament of England which provided that "Waste Lands" in the New Forest be enclosed and planted with trees to supply timber for the ships of the Royal Navy.