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Decree of the Minister of Forestry and Estates No. 511/Kpts-II/1998 regarding the provision on the implementation of export of sawn timer and processed timber.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Warta Cafi, No. 39A of 14 August, 1998, pp. 21-23.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Timber International trade Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Article 1 gives a definition of "sawn timber" and "processed timber". Quantities of sawn and processed timber for exportation shall be compatible with the capacity of the forestry industry. Specified documents, by the name of SAKO and SAKB, are required for exportation of sawn timber and processed timber. Article 3 makes provision for the inspection of timber. Article 4 further makes provision with respect to the export documents mentioned above. The Director General of Forest Business Operations shall report on a monthly basis to the Minister of Forests and estates and exporters shall report on a monthly basis to the Director of Export of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Matters not provided for in this Decree may be regulated by the Director General of Forest Business Operations. (9 articles)

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