Forestry (Restriction on the Felling of Sandalwood) (Cap. 276)

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.