Regulation restricting the export size of Niangon logs (FDA Regulation No. 17). Country/Territory Liberia Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Timber extraction/logging International trade Forestry protection measures Royalties/fees Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract The Forestry Development Authority prescribes minimum sizes of diameter for logs of Niangon wood intended for exportation. The rationale behind these export restrictions is the need to protect this species of tree and to prevent the felling of small trees so as to enhance regeneration. 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