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Decree No. 12/81 establishing protective measures regarding logging of certain tree species.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República No. 29 (I Series), Supplement, 25 July 1981, pp. 84(5 and 6).
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging International trade Forest management/forest conservation Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Decree regulates logging, establishing protective measures for certain tree species. It consists of 8 articles classifying the tree species to be protected and defining the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a logging authorization. A list of protected species is attached. Sanctions for illegal activity are specified in the text.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 265/2005 approving the list of precious timber.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2005

Keyword: Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision of 1 April 2016 establishing the table of logging quota for precious tree species.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2016

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Allocation/quota, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 34/2019 establishing the annual quota of timber logging of precious species.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2019

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX