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Forestry (Control of Mobile Sawmills) Regulations (Cap. 276).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Order to control the ownership and use of mobile sawmills.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Processing/handling Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the control of the operation of mobile sawmills. Any person who owns or has in their possession or under their control or intends to import or buy or otherwise acquires a mobile sawmill shall apply for registration in the register of mobile sawmills to be kept by the Director of the Department of Forests. Operation of a mobile sawmill requires a mobile sawmill timber license to be issued by the Director. The Director shall ensure that mobile sawmilling operations co

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Forestry Act (Cap. 276).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, Contract/agreement, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX