National Forestry Reform Law of 2006.

Subject

Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Institution Afforestation/reforestation Contract/agreement Dispute settlement Timber Timber extraction/logging International trade Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Community management Social protection Access and benefit-sharing Land tenure Lease Hunting authorization/permit Protected area National parks Protection of species

Geographical area

Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa

Entry into force notes

This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication in handbill.

Abstract

This Act makes provision, in 23 Chapters, for the management and conservation of forest resources of Liberia, defines ownership rights and other rights in forests, regulates commercial and other use of forests resources, provides for the protection of the environment and wildlife in forests, regulates the trade in forest products and provides for various other matters relative to forestry and wildlife.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amends

National Forestry Law.

Legislation | Liberia | 2000

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Land tenure, Lease, Hunting authorization/permit, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act creating the Forestry Development Authority (FDA Act 1976).

Legislation | Liberia | 1976

Keyword: Institution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on Forest Products Processing and Marketing (FDA Regulation No. 112-08).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Timber extraction/logging, Timber, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Public Participation in Promulgation of Regulations, Codes, and Manuals (FDA Regulation 101-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2007

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Public participation, Procedural matters, Access-to-information, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Penalties (FDA Regulation 109-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Timber extraction/logging, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Tender, Award, and Administration of Forest Management Contracts, Timber Sale Contracts, and Major Forest Use Permits (FDA Regulation 104-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2007

Keyword: EIA, PIC-prior informed consent, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Concession, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Forest Land Use Planning (FDA Regulation 102-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Timber extraction/logging, EIA, Public participation, Community management, Sustainable development, PIC-prior informed consent, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Major Pre-Felling Operations under Forest Resources Licenses (FDA Regulation 105-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Community management, Public participation, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Rights of Private Land Owners (FDA Regulation 110-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Concession, Liability/compensation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Community management, Private land, Servitude, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment (FDA Regulation 113-08).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: EIA, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Bidder Qualifications (FDA Regulation 103-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Concession, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Certain Forest Fees (FDA Regulation 107-07)

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Timber, Credit, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Establishing a Chain of Custody System (FDA Regulation 108-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Marking/identification, Certification, Registration, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Benefit Sharing (FDA Regulation 106-07).

Legislation | Liberia | 2009

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Access and benefit-sharing, Special fund, Community management, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Development Authority Ten Core Regulations.

Legislation | Liberia | 2007

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Environmental planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Indigenous peoples, Protection of environment, Public participation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Collecting/harvesting, Concession, Contract/agreement, Forestry protection measures, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Royalties/fees, Special fund, International trade, Liability/compensation, Registration, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Public land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation concerning Procedures to Access and Manage Funds on Behalf of Affected Communities by Community Forestry Development Committees (No. 111-10).

Legislation | Liberia | 2011

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Access and benefit-sharing, Special fund, Community management, Royalties/fees, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX