Regulation on pit-sawing of timber (FDA Regulation No. 22). Country/Territory Liberia Document type Regulation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Timber extraction/logging Forestry protection measures Protected area National parks Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract Out of environmental concern, the Forestry Development Authority hereby regulates the ever-increasing activity of pit-sawing. Pit-sawing means small-scale commercial logging activities other that concession logging allowed in heavily fragmented patches of forests that are not suited for a grant of concession. Each operator shall obtain a permit from the FDA for pit-sawing operations. No pit-sawing shall take place in National Forests, environmentally-threatened areas, National Parks and Salvage areas. Other rules impose fees for registration and other fees, defines offences and prescribe penalties. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Stumpage and Forest Products Fee (Chapter 20 of the Revenue Law 1977). Legislation | Liberia | 1977 Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Royalties/fees, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation imposing a ban on pit-sawing and power-cain sawing (FDA Regulation No. 26). Legislation | Liberia | 2000 Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, National parks, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX