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

Country/Territory
Liberia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Water
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
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Regulation of the Forestry Development Authority makes provision with respect to environmental impact assessment in accordance with section 19.1 of the National Forestry Reform Law of 2006. EIA shall be integrated into early planning of forestry projects. Anyone who intends to undertake a forestry project (defined in Annex I) shall produce a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan, which shall include, among other things an EIA and an environmental impact mitigation strategy. Monitoring of compliance shall be carried out by the Authority but costs of such monitoring shall be borne by the proponent of a project in accordance with the polluter pays principle. The proponent shall also conduct Environmental Audits as prescribed. Forest projects that require an EIA include timber logging and processing, plantation and afforestation, selective removal of single tree species and pest management.

Full text
English
Website
www.fda.gov.lr

References - Legislation

Implements

National Forestry Reform Law of 2006.

Legislation | Liberia | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX