Regulation on sustainability of the resource base for fuelwood and charcoal production (FDA Regulation No. 19). Country/Territory Liberia Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Timber extraction/logging Forestry protection measures Fuelwood Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract The Forestry Development Authority prescribes areas where production of charcoal and fuelwood shall be prohibited so as to protect such areas against deforestation or desertification. Such areas include mangrove swamps, watershed areas, national forests, national parks and other protected areas. A temporary ban on the export of charcoal is introduced. A programme for reforestation in areas with a shortage of fuelwood shall be established. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Act creating the Forestry Development Authority (FDA Act 1976). Legislation | Liberia | 1976 Keyword: Institution, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX