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Forests (Elgeyo) Rules (Chapter 176).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1955 (1964)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Timber extraction/logging Protected area Forest species Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

A member of the Elgeyo tribe may, in forest areas described in the Schedule to Proclamation No. 102 of 1941 and the Schedule to Proclamation No. 26 of 1954, cut timber or use in other specified ways the forest. Sometimes a permission is required. The District Commissioner shall keep a register of recognized users. (6 rules completed by 2 Schedules)

Full text
English

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