Forest Produce Regulations. Country/Territory Tonga Document type Regulation Date 1979 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Timber International trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract In these Regulations every tree listed in the Schedule to these Regulations is considered forest produce for purposes of the Forest Act and these Regulations. Every person who wishes to export any forest produce shall apply for the approval of the Director of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries or duly authorised officer. The Director or his authorised officer may, subject to directions from the Minister of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries, grant approval to an application and upon such conditions as he may deem necessary, and may from time to time make forms upon which applications and approvals may be made. A fee shall be due. Exportation of produce without prior approval of the Director or a duly authorised officer shall be an offence. Full text English Website www.tonga-law.to References - Legislation Implements Forests Act. Legislation | Tonga | 1961 (2005) Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Forest service/forest officers, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX