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

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, pp. 3505-06.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

Carrying out of activities listed in the Schedule (quarrying and timber harvesting) in specified forest areas is suspended. No person or vehicle shall enter such areas for purposes of carrying out suspended activities. The suspension of activities remains in force for a trail period of ninety days, after which the Minister, on the basis of research carried out, may extend the measure for such period as a deems fit. Exemption of the suspension shall be granted on the basis of a sustainable felling plan from the Chief Conservator of Forests.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Act (Chapter 385).

Legislation | Kenya | 1942 (1982)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Offences/penalties, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Kenya | 2000

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX