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Forests (Kakamega and Bungoma) Rules.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1964
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

Within any Central Forest to which these rules apply no person shall cut or remove any tree except with written permission of a forest officer and on payment of such royalty charges as may be specified from time to time: Provided that no tree shall be so felled under these Rules unless and until it has been marked for felling by a forest officer or other person appointed for the purpose by him. Any bona fide resident of the Kakamega and Bungoma Districts may, without any charge or permit, in a Central Forest to which these Rules apply carry out activities listed in rule 3.

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