Forests (Minimum Felling Girth Limits) Order, 1996 (G.N. No. 10 of 1997). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Subsidiary Legislation Supplement to Gazette No. 1 of 3 January 1997, pp. 19 and 20. Subject Forestry Keyword Timber extraction/logging Standards Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract It is prohibited to cut or remove trees or forest produce from any area without a licence or written authority by a Forest Officer responsible for the area (reg. 3). No person, licensed or authorized, shall be allowed to cut or fell any tree belonging to species specified in the Schedule, which do not measure the specified minimum felling girth. Any person who contravenes these Regulations shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment of not less than seven years (reg.5). (5 regulations and one Schedule) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Forests Act. Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1959 (1993) Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Forest service/forest officers, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX