Forests (Timber Export) Regulations, 1977 (Cap. 199).

Subject

Forestry

Keyword

Timber International trade Forest species Inspection Registration Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the exportation of timber and timber products. Furthermore they provide for the procedure of exportation of timber. Regulation 3 specifies timber and products eligible for export. Products listed in regulation 5 shall not be exported. Sawn timber shall be exported in compliance with specifications: (a) set by the Zambia Bureau of Standards; or (b) of an international standard acceptable on the world timber market, which shall include: (i) Central African s

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implements

Forests Act 1973 (Act No. 39).

Legislation | Zambia | 1973 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Protected area, Marking/identification, Institution, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Forests (Timber Export) (Amendment) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 9 of 1997).

Legislation | Zambia | 1997

Keyword: Timber, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX