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Forest Resources and Timber Utilisation (Exemption) (Vangunu Isand) Order 2011 (L.N. No. 27 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement of the Solomon Islands Gazette of 19 April 2011.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Forestry
Keyword
Agricultural development Land clearing Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Agro-forestry 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 belonging to a specified tribe on Vangunu Island from the provisions of that section. Section 4 requires a licence to be obtained for commercial felling. The land shall be used for the purposes of cattle farming. All clear felling shall comply with the terms and conditions of a special permit to be issued by the Commissioner of Forest Resources.

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