Forest (Protection of Trees) Regulations, 1992

so CAP. 213] Forests CHAPTER213 FOREST (PROTECTION OF TREES) REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS 1. Short title. 2. Interpretation. 3. Prohibition on conversion of certain species without permit. 4. Application for permit. 5. Prohibition on conversion of species by using chainsaws. 6. Penalty and forfeiture. THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE FIRST SCHEDULE SECOND SCHEDULE [ Printed b.y the Governm.ent Printer,] No. I Power Lane, Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. REVISED EDITION 2003 Forests [CAP. 213 CHAPTER213 FOREST (PROTECTION OF TREES) REGULATIONS (Section)) WHEREAS [I Ith April, 1992.] (a) trees are environmentally protective and form an important component of the natural vegetation of the cmmtry, (b) the control of forest management practices enhances the quality of forest resources and preserves the genetic elements that comprise the natural forest heritage; (c) it is necessary to promote the sustainable development and conservation of the forests of Belize; (d) it is recognized that forests play a major role in the planetary recycling of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen and influence temperature, rainfall and other climatic conditions while regulating the quality and quantity of freshwater systems; AND WHEREAS it is desirable in the national interest to establish mles and regulations to protect trees; NOW THEREFORE, the following regulations shall take effect. 51 49 of 1992. THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed by the Government Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. 52 Short title. Interpretation. Prohibition on conversion of certain species without permit. First Schedule. Sub. Reg. Vol. Ill, p 1496. Application for pennit. Second Schedule. Prohibition on conversion of species by using chainsaws. CAP. 213] Forests 1. These Regulations may be cited as the FOREST (PROTECTION OF TREES) REGULATIONS. 2. In these Regulations "Department" means the Department of Forestry in the Ministry for the time being charged with the responsibility for forests; "primary hardwoods" include mahogany, cedar and teak; "secondary hardwoods" includes any other tree not defined as primary hardwoods; "softwoods" includes trees of any indigeneous species, and trees of the coniferous class which have been introduced into Belize. 3. No person shall convert any species of primary hardwoods, secondary hardwoods or softwoods as specified in the First Schedule to these regulations into lumber without first having obtained a Licence in accordance with Rule 5 of the Forest Rules. 4. An application for a pennit shall be in the Form of the Second Schedule and shall be submitted together with a non-refundable application fee of twenty-five dollars to the Chief Forest Officer of the Department. 5. No person to whom a permit is granted in pursuance of Regulation 3 above shall conve1i any species of primary hardwoods, secondary hardwoods or softwoods into lumber by using chainsaws or any of its modifications: Provided that the Chief Forest Officer may, in special cases, permit THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed b.y the Governm.ent Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. Forests [CAP. 213 the use of chainsaws or any of its modifications in converting small quantities of the aforesaid trees into lumber. 6. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with these Kegulations commits an offence and is liable on SLID1Illary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or to imprisonment for a tem1 not exceeding twelve months or to both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, any lumber produced in contravention of these Regulations shall be forfeited, together with any tools, machinery or equipment used in such conversion. MADE this 2nd day of April, 1992. (FLORENCIO MARIN) Minister ofNatural Resources 53 Penalty and forfeiture. THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed by the Government Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. 54 CAP. 213] Forests FIRST SCHEDULE [Regulation 3] ENGLISH - LOCAL BOTANICAL NAME Rosewood Dalbergia stevensonii Ziricote Cordia dodecandra Fustic Chlorophora tinctoria Logwood Heamatoxylum campechianum Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla Cedar Cedrela odorata Teak Tectona grandis Caribbean pine Pinus caribaea Patula/Oocarpa P. pamla spp. tecunumanii Mayflower Tabebuia pentaphylla Podo (Cypress) Podocarpus guatemalensis Santa Maria Calophyllum braziliense Y en1eri (San Juan) Vochysia hondurensis Cabbage Bark Lonchocarpus castillo Chicle Macho Achras chicle N argusta (Bullywood) T enninalia amazonia Sapodilla Achras zapota Billy Webb Sweetia panamensis Bullet Tree Bucida buceras Mylady Aspidosperma spp. Silion Lucuma & Sideroxzulon spp. Salmwood Cordia alliodora Cortez TAbebuia ctysantha Black Poison Wood Metopium brownei Granadillo Platymiscium yucetanum Palomulatto Astronium graveolens Tubroos Enterolobium cyclocarpum Barbe Jolote Acacia & Pithecolombium spp. Carbon T etragastris stevensonii Cramantee Guarea excelsa THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed b.y the Governm.ent Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. ENGLISH - LOCAL Tamarind · 1 imbersweet Ironwood Prickly Yellow Mapola Negrito Redwood Bull Hoof THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE Forests [CAP. 213 BOTANICAL NAME Acacia & pithecolombium spp. Nectaranda, Ocotea & Phobe spp. Dailium guianense Zanthoxylum. spp. Bemoullia flamme Simarouba glauca Mosquitoxylon jamaicensw Drypetes spp. 55 [ Printed by the Government Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. 56 CAP. 213] Forests SECOND SCHEDULE [Regulation 4] FORM OF APPLICATION FOR FOREST LICENCE (To be filled in by applicant) (a) Name and address of applicant: (b) Description of tract: Date and Time of Receipt. (c) Class of Produce:- (d) Period of Licence: (e) Rate of royalty From ......... to ......... per (I) Number of trees or quantity of produce (Total or minimum) on which applicant proposes to pay royalty and time of payment: (g) Place of Payment: applicant Treasmy or Sub-treasury at Signature of Date ......................... 2 ...... . (For office use only) Submitted for the consideration of the Minister with the recommendation that the licence be (provisionally approved subject to the conditions) ( disapproved for the reasons) stated on the reverse. THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed b.y the Governm.ent Printer,] No. I Power Lane, Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize. Chief Forest Officer REVISED EDITION 2003 Forests [CAP. 213 Provisionally approved subject to resubmission with statement of the case in the event of any objection or counter or disapproval. (Strike out inapplicable passage). Date of advertisement Objection or counter final action licence application no. 1S dated 57 THE SUBSIDIARY LAWS OF BELIZE [ Printed by the Government Printer,] No. I Power Lane, REVISED EDITION 2003 Belmopan, by the authority of the Government of Belize.