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Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 185/MPP/Kep/4/1998 regarding provisions on the export of logwood.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Timber Protected area Protection forest International trade Authorization/permit Smallholders/peasants
Geographical area
Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Article 1 defines "logwood", "Production natural Forest", "Artificial Forest", "Smallholders' Cultivation Forest", and "Plantation Area". As a basic principle, the amount of logwood destined for exportation shall be adjusted annually so as not to endanger the preservation of forest resources and the environment. The quantity destined for exportation shall be fixed by the Minister of Forests and Estates. Article 3 outlines general and specific requirements that shall be met by companies wishing t

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