Forestry (Restriction on the Felling of Sandalwood) (Cap. 276)
Made 1999-05-27 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Country
- Vanuatu
- Subjects
- Forestry
- Keywords
- forestry protection measures, timber extraction/logging, timber, offences/penalties, forest management/forest conservation
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Forestry (Restriction on the Felling of Sandalwood) [Cap 276] Commencement: 27 May 1999 FORESTRY (RESTRICTION ON THE FELLING OF SANDALWOOD) Order 84 of 1999 An Order to restrict the felling of sandalwood (Santalum austro-caledonicum). 1. Ban on the felling of sandalwood (Santalum austro-caledonicum) on the islands of Efate and Aniwa The felling of the species of tree technically known as Santalum austro-caledonicum or otherwise commonly known as sandalwood is hereby prohibited on the islands of Efate and Aniwa for a period of 10 years commencing from the date of this Order. 2. Restriction of the exploitation of sandalwood (Santalum austro-caledonicum) throughout Vanuatu No person shall fell a sandalwood tree for sale that is less than 15 centimeters diameter measured over bark on the main stem at a point 50 centimeters above the ground. 3. Offences Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with this Order shall be guilty of an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding VT 50,000.