Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation Act - Declaration of Exemption 2011 (L.N. No. 13 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Solomon Islands Gazette S.I. No. 8 of 25 February 2011.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Notice, made by the Minister under section 4 of the Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation Act, exempts land listed in the Schedule from the provisions of that section. Section 4 requires a licence to be obtained for commercial felling. That land shall be used for the cultivation of cocoa and felling shall be permitted for purposes of land clearing. All felling of logs shall comply with the terms and conditions of a special permit to be issued by the Commissioner of Forest Resources. Non- compliance with this Notice shall be aground for its revocation.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation Act.

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1970 (1996)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Forest service/forest officers, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Protected area, Private forest, Contract/agreement, Timber, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX