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Forest (Suspension of Timber Harvesting and Stone Quarrying) Amendment) Rules, 2000 (L.N. No. 18 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, Kenya Subsidiary Legislation Supplement No. 8, pp. 28-29.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

The suspension of timber harvesting activities remains in force for a trail period of three hundred sixty days instead of ninety, after which the Minister, on the basis of research carried out, may extend the measure for such period as a deems fit. Upon revocation of these Rules or the exemption therefrom of any forest area, the conditions set out in the new rule 6 apply; licences shall be approved only in respect of felling plans approved by the Chief Conservator of Forests and harvesting shall be allowed only if certain conditions regarding royalties are met.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Forest (Suspension of Timber Harvesting and Stone Quarrying) Rules, 1999 (L.N. No. 171 of 1999).

Legislation | Kenya | 1999

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX