The Authority has the following powers:(a) to enter into contracts;(b) to appoint agents, attorneys and consultants;(c) to act as a consultant or agent;(d) to set charges and conditions relating to the performance and exercise of its functions and powers;(e) to make a recommendation on the appointment of the chief forest practices officer and to appoint forest practices officers;(f) to mediate between parties in respect of three-year plans;(g) to do all other things that it is authorised to do under this or any other Act;(h) to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance and exercise of its functions and powers.