Forests (Timber Cutting, Conversion Processing and Conveyancing) (Prohibition) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 102 of 2003). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette 12 September 2003. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Indigenous peoples Protected area Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract These Regulations, made under section 68 of the Forests Act, prohibit the cutting, felling, converting, processing, conveying or removing timber in any form, from an indigenous forest within Zambia, except timber from pine, eucalyptus and any other exotic tree species; or (b) which is already in a factory or on a sawmilling site and is being manufactured into value added finished wood products. The Regulations also revoke all sawmilling and pitsawing licences issued under the Act and prescribe penalties. Full text English Website www.zambialii.org References - Legislation Implements Forests Act 1999 (Act No. 7 of 1999). Legislation | Zambia | 1999 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Gender, Governance, Desertification, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Hazards, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Public forest, Marking/identification, Institution, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, Biodiversity, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX