FORESTS ACT: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION-II

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P393: Mulambwa

SI 154 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P393: Mulambwa (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P393: Mulambwa

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kaoma Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest, to be known as Local Forest No. P393: Mulambwa.

SCHEDULE

LOCAL FOREST NO. P393: MULAMBWA

Starting at Beacon 3 on the Eastern bank of the Luampa River at a point approximately 4 kilometres upstream from the Luampa Kuta, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 352 degrees for a distance of 11,600 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 74 degrees for a distance of 19,150 metres to Beacon 1; thence on a bearing of 191 degrees for a distance of 15,350 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 262 degrees for a distance of 13,800 metres to Beacon 3, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true North and all distances approximate.

The above described area, in extent 22,000 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR481, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 16th November, 1973.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P416: LUMBO (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P416: Lumbo

SI 138 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P416: Lumbo (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P416: Lumbo

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kasama Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with the said local authority, declared a Local Forest, to be known as Local Forest No. P416: Lumbo.

SCHEDULE

LOCAL FOREST NO. P416: LUMBO

Starting at the source of Kasamba Stream, the boundary runs in a straight line on a bearing of 265 degrees for a distance of 6,710 metres to Mwepu Stream; thence down the Mwepu Stream for a distance of 4,500 metres to its confluence with the Fikondo Stream; thence down the Fikondo Stream to its confluence with the Lukulu River; thence up the Lukulu River to its confluence with the Mwelekumbi Stream; thence up the Mwelekumbi Stream to its confluence with the Mutuusha Stream; thence up the Mutuusha Stream for a distance of 1,130 metres to a point on the Mutuusha Stream; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 60 degrees for a distance of 3,350 metres to the Kalundumia Stream; thence down the Kalundumia Stream to its confluence with the Chinongono Stream; thence down the Chinongono Stream to its confluence with the Lukulu River; thence down the Lukulu River to its confluence with the Kasamba Stream; thence up the Kasamba Stream to the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are magnetic.

The above described area, in extent 23,556 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR459, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 16th September, 1974.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P401: NABIYOYO (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P401

SI 206 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P401: Nabiyoyo (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P401

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kaoma Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P401: Nabiyoyo.

SCHEDULE

LOCAL FOREST NO. P401: NABIYOYO

Starting at Beacon 1 situated 16 kilometres due south of Kaoma Township and being the same beacon as the one named Beacon 8 of the Local Forest No. P310: Kaoma, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 219 degrees for a distance of 10,950 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 269 degrees for a distance of 10,200 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 359 degrees for a distance of 8,740 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 89 degrees for a distance of 17,320 metres to Beacon 1 the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 12,026 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR493, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 27th July, 1977.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P400: MWAPULA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P400: Mwapula

SI 222 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P400: Mwapula (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P400: Mwapula

The area of land, which lies within the jurisdiction of the Mukuni Rural Council and which is described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with the said local authority, declared a Local Forest, to be known as Local Forest No. P400: Mwapula.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P400: MWAPULA

Starting at Beacon No. 4 at the intersection of the Lusaka/Kabwe Districts boundary with the boundary between Reserve Land XIV and Trust Land V, the forest boundary follows the district boundary South-Westwards for a distance of 10.7 kilometres to the Paminembe River; thence up this river for a distance of 12.7 kilometres to Beacon No. 1; thence on a bearing of 4 degrees for a distance of 9,300 metres to Beacon No. 2; thence on a bearing of 94 degrees for a distance of 1,000 metres to the boundary between Reserve Land XIV and Trust Land V; thence generally Eastwards along this latter boundary to the point of starting.

All bearings are from true north, and all distances are approximate.

The above described area, in extent 12,560 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR483, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 29th December, 1976.

FORESTS (LOCAL FOREST NO. P397: NSOMBO PLANTATION) (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P397: Nsombo Plantation

SI 127 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forests (Local Forest No. P397: Nsombo Plantation) (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P397: Nsombo Plantation

The area within the jurisdiction of the Luwingu Rural Council which is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P397: Nsombo Plantation.

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NSOMBO PLANTATION

Starting at Beacon 1 situated on the Eastern side of Road D43 at a point approximately 3 kilometres North of Nsombo in the Luwingu District, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 31 degrees for a distance of 1,524 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 121 degrees for a distance of 1,524 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 211 degrees for a distance of 1,524 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 301 degrees for a distance of 1,524 metres to

Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area in extent 232 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR480, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 14th July, 1976.

FORESTS (LOCAL FOREST NO. P422: NTOBOLOLE) (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 128 of 1977.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forests (Local Forest No. P422: Ntobolole) (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area within the jurisdiction of the Mazabuka Rural Council which is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P422: Ntobolole.

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NTOBOLOLE

Starting at the most Easterly corner Beacon K of Farm 85a (Crookston) in the Mazabuka District, the boundary follows a straight line on a bearing of 9 degrees for a distance of 3,750 metres to Beacon 1; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 98 degrees for a distance of 1,200 metres to Beacon 2 on the southern edge of Road D396; thence along the southern edge of this road for a distance of 3,400 metres to Beacon 3A; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 180 degrees for a distance of 150 metres to Beacon 3B on the southern edge of the Kafue power line wayleave; thence South-Eastwards along the edge of this wayleave for a distance of 7,000metres to Beacon 8; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 162 degrees for a distance of 2,600 metres to Beacon 9 on an unnamed stream flowing Eastwards; thence down this stream for a distance of 6,000 metres to the confluence of this stream with the Kesya stream; thence up the Kesya stream following the southern boundary of Trust Land VI to Beacon 10 which is situated 800 metres downstream from Road T2; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 310 degrees for a distance of 1,450 metres to Beacon 11; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 11 degrees for a distance of 1,100 metres to Beacon 12; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 310 degrees for a distance of 4,700 metres to Beacon 13 on the Western side of Road D396; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 347 degrees for a distance of 1,750 metres to Beacon K, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true North and all distances are approximate.

The above described area, in extent 9,700 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR464/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 13th July, 1976.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P425: MANKALALA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P425: Mankalala

SI 150 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P425: Mankalala (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P425: Mankalala

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kawambwa Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with the said Council, declared a Local Forest, to be known as Local Forest No. P425: Mankalala.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P425: MANKALALA

Starting at Beacon 1 situated at the junction of Kawambwa-Chibote Mission Road, the boundary proceeds along the road in a South-Easterly direction for a distance of 5,100 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 240 degrees for a distance of 17,800 metres to Beacon 3 on the bank of the Chitila Stream; thence on a bearing of 276 degrees for a distance of 15,100 metres to Beacon 4 on the Luongo River; thence on a bearing of 9 degrees for a distance of 17,200 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 63 degrees for a distance of 1,600 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 36 degrees for a distance of 3,400 metres to Beacon 7 on the Luwingu-Kawambwa Road; thence the boundary proceeds along the road in an Easterly direction for a distance of 15,200 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 38,300 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR476, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 17th November, 1975.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P281: KANDE (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P281: Kande

SI 82 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P281: Kande (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P281: Kande

The area described in the Schedule hereto, which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kalabo Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest, to be known as Local Forest No. P281: Kande.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P281: KANDE

Starting at Beacon 8, which is situated 712 metres from the confluence of the Lueti and Ndoka rivers on a bearing of 228 degrees, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 169G degrees for a distance of 572 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 176G degrees for a distance of 1,446 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 195G degrees for a distance of 2,485 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 245 degrees for a distance of 706 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 278G degrees for a distance of 2,500 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 250 degrees for a distance of 700 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 279G degrees for a distance of 600 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 269 degrees for a distance of 850 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a bearing of 282G degrees for a distance of 2,060 metres to Beacon 1; thence on a bearing of 325G degrees for a distance of 1,536 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 39 degrees for a distance of 2,208 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 99G degrees for a distance of 1,380 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 70G degrees for a distance of 835 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 38 degrees for a distance of 1,277 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 97G degrees for a distance of 2,624 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 78G degrees for a distance of 1,800 metres to Beacon 8, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 3,090 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR498, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 23rd January, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P410: CHIZERA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 163 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P410: Chizera (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kasempa Rural Council and described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P410: Chizera.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P410: CHIZERA

Starting at Beacon 1 situated on the northern edge of the M.8 Road at a point 4.5 kilometres East of Chizera Local Court, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 311 degrees for a distance of 1,825 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 42 degrees for a distance of 3,600 metres to Beacon 3; thence continuing on the same bearing for a distance of 270 metres to Kalambo Stream; thence following the Kalambo upstream for 3,000 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 211 degrees for a distance of 1,600 metres to Beacon 5 on the northern edge of the M.8 Road; thence in a Westerly direction along the northern edge of this road for a distance of 2,740 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true North and all distances are approximate.

The above described area, in extent 960 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR484, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 11th January, 1977.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P413: LUPASA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 164 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P413: Lupasa (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Luwingu Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P413: Lupasa.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P413: LUPASA

Starting at Beacon 1 which is situated on the Eastern edge of the Lupasa Dambo and 3,500 metres south of the dambo head, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 113 degrees for a distance of 4,200 metres to Beacon 2 on the Eastern edge of the Lwenda Dambo; thence on a bearing of 169 degrees for a distance of 4,400 metres to Beacon 3 at the head of the Kapili Dambo; thence along the Western edge of the Kapili Dambo for a distance of 5,000 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 271 degrees for a distance of 11,000 metres to Beacon 5 on the Eastern edge of the Lupasa Dambo; thence in a northerly direction along the Eastern edge of the Lupasa Dambo for a distance of 12,000 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 7,770 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR500, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 18th April, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P415: LWELANGWA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 165 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P415: Lwelangwa (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kasama Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P415: Lwelangwa.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P415: LWELANGWA

Starting at Beacon 1 which is situated on the Western edge of the Lwelangwa Dambo and 5,000 metres North of the point where Road R334 crosses the dambo edge, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 256 degrees for a distance of 3,000 metres to Beacon 2 on the Eastern edge of the Lufubashi Dambo; thence continuing in the same direction for a distance of 1,600 metres to the Lufubashi Stream; thence along this Stream to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 70 degrees for a distance of 1,350 metres to Beacon 4 at the head of the Lwelangwa Dambo; thence down the centre of the Lwelangwa Dambo and Lwelangwa Stream to a point due East of Beacon 1; thence due West to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 7,360 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR501, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 18th April, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P407: LITOYA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 178 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P407: Litoya (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kabompo Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P407: Litoya.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P407: LITOYA

Starting at Beacon A situated at Latitude approximately 13 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds South and Longitude 24 degrees 24 minutes 42 seconds East, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 137 degrees for a distance of 6,990 metres to Beacon B; thence on a bearing of 227 degrees for a distance of 2,600 metres to Beacon C; thence on a bearing of 317 degrees for a distance of 6,990 metres to Beacon D; thence on a bearing of 47 degrees for a distance of 2,600 metres to Beacon A, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 1,816 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR492, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 6th March, 1977.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P406: NYAKULENGA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 177 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P406: Nyakulenga (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Zambezi Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P406: Nyakulenga.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P406: NYAKULENGA

Starting at Beacon 1 at the confluence of the Kachinda Stream with the Makondu River, the confluence being approximately 5 kilometres NNE of Chief Nyakulenga"™s Court, the boundary follows the Kachinda Stream for a distance of 6,360 metres to Beacon 2 near its source; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 330 degrees for a distance of 9,000 metres to Beacon 3 on the Mulondola Stream; thence up the Mulondola Stream for a distance of 5,000 metres to Beacon 4 near its source; thence on a bearing of 30 degrees for a distance of 2,470 metres to Beacon 5 on the Angola-Zambia International Boundary; thence along the International Boundary generally Eastwards for 13,500 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 230 degrees for a distance of 1,420 metres to Beacon 7 at the source of Kadila Stream; thence down the Kadila Stream to its confluence with the Makondu River; thence down the Makondu River to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 18,590 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR488, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 23rd March, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P384: MBUYI (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 114 of 1978.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P384: Mbuyi (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kaoma Rural Council and described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P384: Mbuyi.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P384: MBUYI

Starting at Beacon 1 on the Eastern edge of Road D305 at a point approximately 1,700 metres South-West from its junction with Road D309, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 140 degrees for a distance of 7,050 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 51 degrees for a distance of 1,500 metres to Beacon 8 on the southern edge of Road D309; thence following the southern edge of this road on a bearing of 140 degrees for a distance of 7,750 metres to Beacon 7; thence along the edge of the road on a bearing of 153 degrees for a distance of 3,300 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 243 degrees for a distance of 9,700 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 330 degrees for a distance of 10,000 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 292 degrees for a distance of 1,400 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 320 degrees for a distance of 4,550 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 49 degrees for a distance of 7,550 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 14,700 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR462, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 28th November, 1974.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P394: LULENGE (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 64 of 1980.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P394: Lulenge (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Lukulu Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P394: Lulenge.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P394: LULENGE

Starting at Beacon 1 situated on the northern edge of the Walote dambo at latitude 14 degrees 26 minutes south and 23 degrees 07 minutes East approximately, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines on the following magnetic bearings and approximate distances: on 268 degrees for 415 metres to Beacon 2; thence on 234 degrees for 395 metres to Beacon 3; thence on 204G degrees for 480 metres to Beacon 4; thence on 250 degrees for 1,370 metres to Beacon 5; thence on 197 degrees for 570 metres to Beacon 6; thence on 268G degrees for 1,425 metres to Beacon 7; thence on 358 degrees for 195 metres to Beacon 8; thence on 24 degrees for 460 metres to Beacon 9; thence on 25 degrees for 2,200 metres to Beacon 10; thence on 343G degrees for 2,440 metres to Beacon 11; thence on 96G degrees for 1,880 metres to Beacon 12; thence on 73G degrees for 930 metres to Beacon 13; thence on 89 degrees for 2,200 metres to Beacon 14; thence on 120 degrees for 220 metres to Beacon 15; thence on 138 degrees for 270 metres to Beacon 16; thence on 159 degrees for 680 metres to Beacon 17; thence on 209 degrees for 2,050 metres to Beacon 18; thence on 238 degrees for 1,040 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

The above described area, in extent 1,770 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR514, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 21st September, 1979.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P423: MULUNGUSHI WEST (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 65 of 1980.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P423: Mulungushi West (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Mukuni Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P423: Mulungushi West.

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P423: MULUNGUSHI WEST

Starting at Beacon MD1, a point where the northern boundary of the Mulungushi Dam Area (Farm No. 836) crosses the Mulungushi River, the boundary follows the boundary of Farm No. 836 Westwards through Beacon MD2 to Beacon MD3 on the Chowa River; thence up the Chowa River for a distance of 7,300 metres to Beacon FD4 at the confluence of the Chowa and Muswishi Rivers; thence continuing up the Chowa River for a further distance of 8,800 metres to Beacon FD5; thence on a bearing of 11 degrees for a distance of 2,000 metres to Beacon FD6 on the southern edge of the Watersmeet Road; thence on a bearing of 351 degrees for a distance of 6,500 metres to Beacon FD7 at the confluence of the Chibanga Stream with the Mulungushi River; thence down the Mulungushi River to the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are in relation to true North.

The above-described area, in extent 10,785 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR469, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 16th May, 1975.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P399: MUNYETA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P399: Munyeta

SI 103 of 1980.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P399: Munyeta (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P399: Munyeta

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Rufunsa Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P399: Munyeta. Declaration of Local Forest No. P399: Munyeta

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LOCAL FOREST NO. P399: MUNYETA

Starting at Beacon No. 4 at the intersection of the Lusaka/Kabwe District boundary with the boundary of Reserve Land XIV/Trust Land V, the forest boundary follows the latter boundary South-Eastwards for 9 kilometres to Beacon No. 11; thence on a bearing of 177 degrees for a distance of 9,100 metres to Beacon No. 10 on the tsetse control fence; thence on a bearing of 217 degrees for a distance of 4,100 metres to Beacon No. 9 at the confluence of the Kaiwe or Pala Stream with the Mwapula River; thence up the Mwapula River for a distance of 1,700 metres to Beacon No. 8; thence on a bearing of 307 degrees to Beacon No. 7A on the Eastern end of the Chainama Hills range; thence along the top of the hill range for 6 kilometres to Beacon No. 7 on the Western end of the range; thence on a bearing of 25 degrees for a distance of 2,500 metres to Beacon No. 6 on the Mwapula River; thence up the Mwapula and Paminembe Rivers to the point of intersection with the Lusaka/Kabwe District boundary; thence North-Eastwards along the district boundary for 10.7 kilometres to Beacon 4, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true North and all distances are approximate.

The above-described area, in extent 12,200 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR482, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 15th December, 1976.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P392: KAMBINDA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 93 of 1980.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P392: Kambinda (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

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[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P392: KAMBINDA

Starting at Beacon 2 which is situated 3,730 metres on a bearing of 175 degrees from the Kamilende School and Clinic, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 47 degrees for a distance of 8,110 metres to Beacon 7A; thence on a bearing of 140 degrees for a distance of 3,470 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 117 degrees for a distance of 2,000 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 207 degrees for a distance of 1,350 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 160 degrees for a distance of 880 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 204 degrees for a distance of 1,050 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 160 degrees for a distance of 790 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 245 degrees for a distance of 2,250 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 216G degrees for a distance of 1,650 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 287 degrees for a distance of 2,400 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a bearing of 312 degrees for a distance of 730 metres to Beacon 17; thence on a bearing of 290G degrees for a distance of 2,200 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 305 degrees for a distance of 1,060 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 340 degrees for a distance of 1,810 metres to Beacon 2, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 5,600 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR473/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 18th April, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P434: LUMINA (DECLARATION) ORDER

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2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P434: Lumina

SI 4 of 1980.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P434: Lumina (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest No. P434: Lumina

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Mufulira Municipal Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P434: Lumina.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P434: LUMINA

Starting at Beacon BP20, a pillar on the international boundary between Zambia and Zaire, the boundary proceeds in a North-Westerly direction through Beacon W402 to Beacon W412; thence on a bearing of 32G degrees for a distance of 2,300 metres to the centre of the Mupena dambo; thence North-Westwards and North-Eastwards up the centre of the Mupena dambo to a beacon at its source; thence on a bearing of 32G degrees for a distance of 600 metres to a beacon on the international boundary between Zambia and Zaire; thence generally South-Easterly along that international boundary through Beacons BP20/II and BP/20I to Beacon BP20, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 4,530 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR506, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 29th November, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P444: MUFWASHI (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 37 of 1981.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P444: Mufwashi (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kasempa Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P444: Mufwashi.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P444: MUFWASHI

Starting at Beacon 1 at the source of the Kainamfumu Stream which is a southern tributary of the Mufwashi River the boundary proceeds in a straight line on a bearing of 207 degrees for a distance of 4,800 metres to Beacon 2 at the source of the Malembeka Stream; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 227 degrees for a distance of 9,400 metres to Beacon 3 at the source of an Eastern tributary of the Kamanamo Stream for a total distance of 6,500 metres to Beacon 4; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of 12,900 metres to Beacon 5 on the Mitumba River; thence up the Mitumba River to its confluence with the Kabitete Stream; thence up the Kabitete Stream for a distance of 5,000 metres to Beacon 6; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 360 degrees for a distance of 2,200 metres to Beacon 7 at the source of the Katondo Stream; thence down the Katondo Stream to its confluence with the Mufwashi River; thence down the Mufwashi River to its confluence with the Kainamfumu Stream; thence up the Kainamfumu Stream to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 54,840 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR518, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 28th October, 1980.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P431: LUSONGWA (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 75 of 1983.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P431: Lusongwa (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kabompo Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P431: Lusongwa.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P431: LUSONGWA

Starting at Beacon A on the right bank of the Musokweji Stream at a point, 2,000 metres upstream from Handotolo Village, the boundary proceeds in a straight line on a bearing of 338 degrees for a distance of 7,560 metres to Beacon B on the Eastern side of Road D286; thence on a bearing of 60 degrees for a distance of 14,200 metres to Beacon C on the Western edge of the Mukundwiji Dambo; thence in a southerly direction along this dambo edge for 9,000 metres to Beacon D; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 240 degrees for a distance of 11,400 metres to Beacon A, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 9,550 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR504/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 22nd May, 1981.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P405: LIANGATI (DECLARATION) ORDER

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SI 74 of 1983.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P405: Liangati (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Senanga District Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P405: Liangati.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P405: LIANGATI

Starting at Beacon 1 situated on the Western edge of Road RD321 at a point 25 kilometres North of Senanga, the boundary follows a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 279 degrees for a distance of 9,350 metres to Beacon 2 on the Western edge of Road M10; thence on a bearing of 16 degrees for a distance of 4,080 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 9G degrees for a distance of 8,050 metres to Beacon 10A; thence on a bearing of 107 degrees for a distance of 4,200 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 171 degrees for a distance of 1,850 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 163 degrees for a distance of 6,800 metres to Beacon 16A; thence on a bearing of 168 degrees for a distance of 500 metres to Beacon 17; thence on a bearing of 154 degrees for a distance of 1,750 metres to Beacon 18; thence on a bearing of 137G degrees for a distance of 790 metres to Beacon 19; thence on a bearing of 263 degrees for a distance of 130 metres to Beacon 20; thence on a bearing of 215 degrees for a distance of 1,350 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true North and all distances are approximate.

The above described area, in extent 7,975 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR496/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 28th October, 1980.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. P343: NALUYWA (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

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3. Amendment of Statutory Instrument 284 of1973

SI 128 of 1981.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. P343: Naluywa (Alteration of Boundaries) Order.

2. Alteration of boundaries

It is hereby declared that the boundaries of National Forest No. P343: Naluywa shall be altered by the deletion of the existing boundary description thereof set out in Schedule to Statutory Instrument No. 284 of 1973 and the substitution therefor of the boundary description set out in the Schedule hereto.

3. Amendment of Statutory Instrument 284 of 1973

Statutory Instrument No. 284 of 1973 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NALUYWA NATIONAL FOREST NO. P343

Starting from Beacon 48 the cut boundary runs on a bearing of 274 degrees for a distance of 1,934 metres to Beacon 48A; thence northwards on a bearing of 360 degrees for a distance of 1,500 metres to Beacon 16A; thence on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of 1,200 metres to Beacon 17A; thence on a bearing of 310 degrees for a distance of 7,000 metres to Beacon 18A; thence on a bearing of 360 degrees for a distance of 6,000 metres to Beacon 19A; thence on a bearing of 30 degrees for a distance of 2,500 metres to Beacon 20A; thence on a bearing of 120 degrees for a distance of 3,000 metres to Beacon 21A; thence on a bearing of 78 degrees for a distance of 5,000 metres to Beacon 22A; thence on a bearing of 1 degree for a distance of 1,500 metres to Beacon 23A on the old forest boundary; thence on a bearing of 94 degrees crossing the path from Ngumbwe Village for a distance of 2,544 metres to Beacon 24; thence on a bearing of 60 degrees for a distance of 1,045 metres to Beacon 25; thence on a bearing of 105 degrees for a distance of 1,433 metres to Beacon 26; thereafter leaving the Lui River; thence on a bearing of 88 degrees for a distance of 788 metres to Beacon 27; thence on a bearing of 159 degrees for a distance of 2,370 metres crossing the Ngumbwe-Kakenge footpath to Beacon 28; thence on a bearing of 139 degrees crossing the said footpath for a distance of 1,698 metres to Beacon 29; thence on a bearing of 109 degrees for a distance of 792 metres to Beacon 30; thence on a bearing of 175 degrees for a distance of 427 metres to Beacon 31; thence on a bearing of 210 degrees for a distance of 229 metres to Beacon 32; thence on a bearing of 167 degrees for a distance of 642 metres to Beacon 33; thence on a bearing of 130 degrees for a distance of 544 metres to Beacon 34; thence on a bearing of 189 degrees for a distance of 1,669 metres to Beacon 35; thence on a bearing of 147 degrees for a distance of 732 metres to Beacon 36; thence on a bearing of 168 degrees for a distance of 1,049 metres to Beacon 37; thence on a bearing of 193 degrees for a distance of 1,372 metres to Beacon 38; thence on a bearing of 220 degrees crossing the footpath from Kakenge to Ngumbwe Village for a distance of 4,188 metres to Beacon 39; thence on a bearing of 257 degrees for a distance of 2,478 metres to Beacon 40; thence on a bearing of 251 degrees for a distance of 975 metres to Beacon 41; thence on a bearing of 254 degrees for a distance of 171 metres to Beacon 42; thence on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of 680 metres to Beacon 43; thence on a bearing of 303 degrees for a distance of 444 metres to Beacon 44; thence on a bearing of 265 degrees for a distance of 760 metres to Beacon 45; thence on a bearing of 226 degrees for a distance of 614 metres to Beacon 46; thence on a bearing of 269 degrees for a distance of 451 metres to Beacon 47; thence on a bearing of 240 degrees for a distance of 762 metres to Beacon 48, the point of starting.

All bearings and distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 20,374 hectares approximately, is bordered green on Plan No. FR418/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 20th March, 1981.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P391: KANYANGA (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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SI 203 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P391: Kanyanga (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Sesheke Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P391: Kanyanga.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P391: KANYANGA

Starting at Beacon 3, situated 100 metres North-West of Kanyanga Tsetse Control Barrier, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 299 degrees for a distance of 461 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 328 degrees for a distance of 276 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 293 degrees for a distance of 76 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 324 degrees for a distance of 433 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 297 degrees for a distance of 160 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 333 degrees for a distance of 225 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 291 degrees for a distance of 1,390 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 329 degrees for a distance of 500 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 355 degrees for a distance of 418 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 320 degrees for a distance of 374 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 341 degrees for a distance of 480 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 346 degrees for a distance of 296 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 4 degrees for a distance of 190 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a bearing of 358 degrees for a distance of 378 metres to Beacon 17; thence on a bearing of 51 degrees for a distance of 555 metres to Beacon 18; thence on a bearing of 28 degrees for a distance of 556 metres to Beacon 19; thence on a bearing of 88 degrees for a distance of 1,436 metres to Beacon 20; thence on a bearing of 51 degrees for a distance of 195 metres to Beacon 21; thence on a bearing of 16 degrees for a distance of 133 metres to Beacon 22; thence on a bearing of 33 degrees for a distance of 510 metres to Beacon 23; thence on a bearing of 83 degrees for a distance of 442 metres to Beacon 24; thence on a bearing of 63 degrees for a distance of 301 metres to Beacon 25; thence on a bearing of 102 degrees for a distance of 1,374 metres to Beacon 26; thence on a bearing of 171 degrees for a distance of 343 metres to Beacon 27; thence on a bearing of 159 degrees for a distance of 666 metres to Beacon 28; thence on a bearing of 196 degrees for a distance of 160 metres to Beacon 29; thence on a bearing of 184 degrees for a distance of 442 metres to Beacon 30; thence on a bearing of 170 degrees for a distance of 809 metres to Beacon 31; thence on a bearing of 189 degrees for a distance of 542 metres to Beacon 32; thence on a bearing of 181 degrees for a distance of 366 metres to Beacon 33; thence on a bearing of 205 degrees for a distance of 550 metres to Beacon 34; thence on a bearing of 192 degrees for a distance of 222 metres to Beacon 35; thence on a bearing of 237 degrees for a distance of 247 metres to Beacon 36; thence on a bearing of 188 degrees for a distance of 560 metres to Beacon 37; thence on a bearing of 209 degrees for a distance of 309 metres to Beacon 1; thence on a bearing of 269 degrees to a distance of 757 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 202 degrees for a distance of 700 metres to Beacon 3; the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 1,980 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. GR474, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 4th November, 1975.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P390: NANGA (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 202 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P390: Nanga (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P390: NANGA

Starting at Beacon No. 1 situated on the Eastern edge of Sesheke-Kaoma Road D390 at a point approximately 1,190 metres North of the Sichili Stream bridge, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 314 degrees for a distance of 990 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 324 degrees for a distance of 325 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 26 degrees for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 11G degrees for a distance of 220 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 351G degrees for a distance of 300 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 338 degrees for a distance of 140 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 315G degrees for a distance of 140 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 351 degrees for a distance of 180 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 299 degrees for a distance of 100 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 276 degrees for a distance of 145 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 299 degrees for a distance of 125 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 278 degrees for a distance of 145 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 337 degrees for a distance of 75 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 10 degrees for a distance of 1,220 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 27 degrees for a distance of 420 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a bearing of 49 degrees for a distance of 915 metres to Beacon 17; thence on a bearing of 99G degrees for a distance of 595 metres to Beacon 18; thence on a bearing of 128 degrees for a distance of 390 metres to Beacon 19; thence on a bearing of 114G degrees for a distance of 185 metres to Beacon 20; thence on a bearing of 115 degrees for a distance of 700 metres to Beacon 21; thence on a bearing of 128G degrees for a distance of 455 metres to Beacon 22; thence on a bearing of 133 degrees for a distance of 245 metres to Beacon 23; thence on a bearing of 159G degrees for a distance of 185 metres to Beacon 24; thence on a bearing of 174 degrees for a distance of 365 metres to Beacon 25; thence on a bearing of 150 degrees for a distance of 890 metres to Beacon 26; thence on a bearing of 188G degrees for a distance of 170 metres to Beacon 27; thence on a bearing of 196 degrees for a distance of 800 metres to Beacon 28; thence on a bearing of 167 degrees for a distance of 1,110 metres to Beacon 29; thence on a bearing of 216 degrees for a distance of 670 metres to Beacon 30; thence on a bearing of 255G degrees for a distance of 1,195 metres to Beacon 31; thence on a bearing of 288 degrees for a distance of 275 metres to Beacon 32; thence on a bearing of 326G degrees for a distance of 175 metres to Beacon 33; thence on a bearing of 291 degrees for a distance of 450 metres to Beacon 34; thence on a bearing of 262 degrees for a distance of 315 metres to Beacon 35; thence back to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All bearings are from true north, and all distances are approximate.

The above described area, in extent 1,430 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR471, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 26th August, 1975.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P389: LUANGONDO (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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SI 201 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P389: Luangondo (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kalabo Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P389: Luangondo.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P389: LUANGONDO

Starting at Beacon 6, a point 200 metres south of Road D316 and 60 kilometres East of Sikongo, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines on a bearing of 135 degrees for a distance of 5,380 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 190 degrees for a distance of 760 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 232 degrees for a distance of 460 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 290 degrees for a distance of 1,340 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 254 degrees for a distance of 3,450 metres to Beacon 1; thence on a bearing of 315 degrees for a distance of 2,820 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 44 degrees for a distance of 1,060 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 45 degrees for a distance of 3,560 metres to Beacon 6, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 2,040 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR468, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 16th May, 1975.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P372: SIKUNDU (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 200 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P372: Sikundu (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P372: SIKUNDU (KALABO DISTRICT)

Starting at Beacon 1 on the northern edge of the Lueti dambo at approximate latitude 14 degrees 57 minutes south and longitude 22 degrees 29 minutes East the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 23G degrees for a distance of 2,950 metres to Beacon 8 on the Luwawa dambo; thence on a bearing of 85 degrees for a distance of 3,100 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 154 degrees for a distance of 940 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 139G degrees for a distance of 620 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 157G degrees for a distance of 1,650 metres to Beacon 4 on the Eastern edge of the Liumba Mutala Road; thence on a bearing of 229 degrees for a distance of 2,850 metres to Beacon 3 on the northern edge of the Lueti dambo; thence on a bearing of 290G degrees for a distance of 1,800 metres to Beacon 2 on the northern edge of the Lueti dambo; thence on a bearing of 299G degrees for a distance of 2,150 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 1,774 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR461, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 2nd October, 1974.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P368: LUKONA WEST (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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SI 199 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P368: Lukona West (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

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SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P368: LUKONA WEST

Starting at Beacon 1, situated on the Eastern side of the Kalabo-Kalongola Road and 30 metres North of the turn-off for Lukona School, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 85 degrees for a distance of 540 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 65 degrees for a distance of 4,085 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 153 degrees for a distance of 1,090 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 169 degrees for a distance of 2,320 metres to Beacon 12 situated 25 metres North of the road to Lukona School; thence on a bearing of 189 degrees for a distance of 1,220 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 77 degrees for a distance of 740 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 49 degrees for a distance of 130 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 156 degrees for a distance of 640 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 188 degrees for a distance of 665 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 265 degrees for a distance of 1,255 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 336 degrees for a distance of 1,020 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 255 degrees for a distance of 2,015 metres to Beacon 4 on the Eastern edge of the Kalabo-Kalongola Road; thence along the Eastern edge of this road in a North-Westerly direction through Beacons 3 and 2 for a distance of 4,510 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from the magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 1,900 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR438, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 28th August, 1973.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P273: MULUNDU (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 198 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P273: Mulundu (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which is within the jurisdiction of the Mongu Rural Council and described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with the said Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P273: Mulundu.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P273: MULUNDU

Starting at Beacon 22, on the southern edge of the old road from Mongu to Kaoma at a point 73.7 kilometres East of Mongu, the boundary follows the southern edge of the old road in a North-Easterly direction for 12,350 metres through Beacon 21 to Beacon 16A; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 149 degrees for a distance of 3,709 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 236 degrees for a distance of 1,050 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 216 degrees for a distance of 1,290 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 256 degrees for a distance of 2,670 metres to Beacon 10A; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 181 degrees for a distance of 2,590 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 232 degrees for a distance of 5,690 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 275 degrees for a distance of 1,920 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 18 degrees for a distance of 770 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 325 degrees for a distance of 1,870 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a straight line on a bearing of 357 degrees for a distance of 1,450 metres to Beacon 22, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 5,450 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR437/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 23rd March, 1977.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P402: LUKUNDE MUSHITU (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 188 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P402: Lukunde Mushitu (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Luwingu Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P402: Lukunde Mushitu.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P402: LUKUNDE MUSHITU

The Mushitu is situated in Luwingu District in the estuary of the Lufubu River at latitude 10 degrees 40 minutes south and longitude 29 degrees 46 minutes East.

The above described area, in extent 220 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR502, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 18th July, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P250: LUANYA WEST (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

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Paragraph

SI 187 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P250: Luanya West (Declaration) Order.

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Mpika Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P250: Luanya West.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P205: LUANYA WEST

Starting at Beacon A situated on the southern edge of Road D53 at a point 4.7 kilometres West of Chilombo School the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 190 degrees for a distance of 1,520 metres to Beacon B; thence on a bearing of 100 degrees for a distance of 2,000 metres to Beacon C; thence on a bearing of 202 degrees for a distance of 2,340 metres to Beacon D; thence on a bearing of 281 degrees for a distance of 5,100 metres to Beacon E on the Eastern edge of an unnamed dambo; thence on a bearing of 337 degrees for a distance of 4,700 metres through Beacon F to Beacon G on the Eastern edge of the Chilongwe dambo; thence on a bearing of 62 degrees for a distance of 2,320 metres to Beacon H on the southern edge of the Road D53; thence along the southern edge of this road in a general South-Easterly and Easterly direction to Beacon A, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 2,590 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR324/1, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 12th July, 1979.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P432: NJOBUSHITU (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 40 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P432: Njobushitu (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kalabo Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P432: Njobushitu.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P432: NJOBUSHITU

Starting at Beacon 1 which is situated on a bearing of 190 degrees for a distance of 900 metres from the mapped confluence of the Luandilu and Luakoyo Streams, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 102 degrees for a distance of 670 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 81 degrees for a distance of 350 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 133 degrees for a distance of 750 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 170 degrees for a distance of 1,760 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 275 degrees for a distance of 1,160 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 295 degrees for a distance of 1,000 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 348 degrees for a distance of 640 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 286 degrees for a distance of 1,150 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 280 degrees for a distance of 2,200 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 22 degrees for a distance of 950 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 110 degrees for a distance of 1,020 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 80 degrees for a distance of 1,080 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 358 degrees for a distance of 100 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 110 degrees for a distance of 1,320 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 7,430 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR508, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 12th December, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P436: KABEMBE (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 87 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P436: Kabembe (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule hereto and which lies within the jurisdiction of the Kawambwa Rural Council is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P436: Kabembe.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P436: KABEMBE

Starting at Beacon A, the point where the Kafita Stream crosses the unclassified road from Road D76 to the Lusenga Plain National Park No. 7, the boundary proceeds on a bearing of 275 degrees for a distance of 700 metres to Beacon D on the Western edge of the Mbeleshi Dambo; thence on a bearing of 350 degrees for a distance of 13,500 metres to Beacon C; thence on a bearing of 95 degrees for a distance of 6,000 metres to Beacon B on the Western edge of the unclassified road to Lusenga Plain National Park No. 7; thence in a southerly direction along the edge of that road to Beacon A, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true North.

The above described area, in extent 3,350 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR510, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 22nd December, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P438: MULANDA MUSHITU (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 123 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P438: Mulanda Mushitu (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area which lies within the jurisdiction of the Luwingu Rural Council and is described in the Schedule hereto is, after consultation with that Council, hereby declared a Local Forest to be known as Local Forest No. P438: Mulanda Mushitu.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P438: MULANDA MUSHITU

The Local Forest No. P438: Mulanda Mushitu is situated in the estuary of the Luena River at Latitude 10 degrees 51 minutes south and Longitude 30 degrees 00 minutes East approximately; and is a narrow strip of swamp forest oriented from East to West and measuring 2,000 metres long by 200 metres wide, approximately.

The above described area, in extent 34 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR511, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 24th January, 1979.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P437: CHILUBI PLANTATION (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 122 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P437: Chilubi Plantation (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P437: CHILUBI PLANTATION

Starting at Beacon 1, situated on the Western edge of a road going South-Westwards from Santa Maria Mission on Chilubi Island and at a point 5.75 kilometres from that Mission, the boundary proceeds South-Westwards along the edge of the road for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 300 degrees for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 30 degrees for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 120 degrees for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from the North.

The above described area, in extent 16 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR509, deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 19th December, 1978.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P441: MUFUMBWE (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 226 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P441: Mufumbwe (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P441: MUFUMBWE (KASEMPA DISTRICT)

Starting at the confluence of the Kimakokwa Stream with the Mufumbwe River the boundary proceeds up the Kimakokwa in a general North-Westerly direction for 6,600 metres to Beacon A at a footpath crossing; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 27 degrees for a distance of 5,000 metres to Beacon B; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 120 degrees for a distance of 7,800 metres to Beacon C on the Western bank of the Mufumbwe River; thence down that river to its confluence with Kimakokwa Stream, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from magnetic North.

The above described area, in extent 3,625 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR515, deposited with the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 21st September, 1979.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P414: LUSAA (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 204 of 1979.

[Order by the President]

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P414: Lusaa (Declaration) Order.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST NO. P414: LUSAA (KALABO DISTRICT)

Starting at Beacon No. 1 which is situated on a bearing 306G degrees at a distance of 2,200 metres from the confluence of Sibako Stream and Lwandilu River, the boundary proceeds in a series of straight lines as follows: on a bearing of 350 degrees for a distance of 4,980 metres to Beacon 2; thence on a bearing of 338 degrees for a distance of 645 metres to Beacon 3; thence on a bearing of 12 degrees for a distance of 890 metres to Beacon 4; thence on a bearing of 47 degrees for a distance of 1,280 metres to Beacon 5; thence on a bearing of 122 degrees for a distance of 400 metres to Beacon 6; thence on a bearing of 158 degrees for a distance of 1,630 metres to Beacon 7; thence on a bearing of 136 degrees for a distance of 670 metres to Beacon 8; thence on a bearing of 160 degrees for a distance of 1,575 metres to Beacon 9; thence on a bearing of 210 degrees for a distance of 815 metres to Beacon 10; thence on a bearing of 146 degrees for a distance of 725 metres to Beacon 11; thence on a bearing of 180 degrees for a distance of 395 metres to Beacon 12; thence on a bearing of 204 degrees for a distance of 345 metres to Beacon 13; thence on a bearing of 174 degrees for a distance of 680 metres to Beacon 14; thence on a bearing of 192 degrees for a distance of 285 metres to Beacon 15; thence on a bearing of 261 degrees for a distance of 730 metres to Beacon 16; thence on a bearing of 250 degrees for a distance of 1,180 metres to Beacon 1, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from the true North.

The above described area, in extent 1,380 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR513, deposited with the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 15th June, 1979.

LOCAL FOREST NO. 26: LUSAKA SOUTH (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Alteration of boundaries S.I. No. 138 of 1983

3. Amendment of S.I. No. 138 of 1983

Schedule

SI 159 of 1996.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest no. 26: Lusaka South (Alterations of Boundaries) Order, 1996.

2. Alteration of boundaries S.I. No. 138 of 1983

The boundaries of Local Forest No. 26: Lusaka South as declared in the Local Forest No. 26: Lusaka South (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 1983, are hereby altered as described.

3. Amendment of S.I. No. 138 of 1983

Statutory Instrument No. 138 of 1983 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST No. 26: LUSAKA SOUTH

Starting at Beacon F110, the north-western corner Beacon of Farm No. 2658, the boundary runs in a straight line due south along the western boundary of Farm No. 2658 for a distance of 4750 metres to Beacon SE3; thence in a straight line in a westerly direction on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of 9350 metres to Beacon B13 the north-easterly corner Beacon of Farm No. 406a "œspringvale", thence it follows the north-western boundary of this farm for a distance of 950 metres to the edge of the Chilenje-Shantumbu Road; thence the boundary follows the eastern edge of this road in a northerly direction for a distance of 2000 metres; thence in a straight line in a westerly direction on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of 600 metres; thence in a straight line in a northerly direction for a distance of 950 metres; thence in a straight line in an easterly direction on a bearing of 90 degrees for a distance of 600 metres to the easterly edge of Chilenje-Shantumbu Road; thence it follows the eastern edge of this road in a northerly direction for a distance of 1,700 metres to Beacon JM1; thence on a bearing of 90 degrees for a distance of 10,100 metres to Beacon F110 the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from the true north. Included within the above described boundaries, but excluded from the Local Forest is Lot 27/m.

The above described area, in extent 4, 798 hectares approximately, is compiled from Plan No. FR9/10 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, is signed by him and dated July, 1996.

LOCAL FOREST NO. 119: CHILOWE (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to Local Forest S.I. No. 66 of 1975

SI 160 of 1996.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 119: Chilowe (Cessation) Order, 1996.

2. Area to cease to Local Forest S.I.No. 66 of 1975

The area as a Local Forest in the Local Forest (Declaration) Order, 1975, and described as Chilowe Local Forest No. 119 in the First Schedule to that Order, shall cease to be a Local Forest upon the publication of this Order.

LOCAL FOREST NO. 27: LUSAKA EAST (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Revocation of S.I. No. 20 of 1983

SI 161 of 1996,

SI 62 of 2017,

SI 59 of 2018,

SI 13 of 2019.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 27: Lusaka East (Declaration) Order, 1996.

2. Declaration of Local Forest

The area described in the Schedule is hereby declared as Local Forest No. 27: Lusaka East.

3. Revocation of S.I. No. 20 of 1983

The Local Forest No. 27: Lusaka East (Cessation) Order, 1983, is hereby revoked.

SCHEDULE

[Sch subs by para 3 of SI 62 of 2017, para 3 of SI 59 of 2018, para 3 of SI 13 of 2019.]

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST No. 27: LUSAKA EAST

Stating at beacon B91, the boundary runs in a southeasterly direction for a distance of approximately 35 meters crossing the Chalimbana River to beacon GAU; thence along the western side of Farm 28a for a distance of approximately 1,225 meters to beacon MB3 on the right bank of unnamed stream; thence upstream along the right bank of this unnamed stream for a distance of approximately 893 meters to beacon MB2 at the source of the stream; thence in a southwesterly direction for a distance of approximately 1,974 meters to beacon MB1; thence in a westerly direction following the powerline for a distance of approximately 780 meters to beacon BM2 on the eastern boundary of Farm No. 487a; thence in a northwesterly direction for a distance of 1,411 meters on the right bank of Chalimbana River; thence down the Chalimbana River to its confluence with unnamed stream forming the northern boundary of Farm 2242; thence up this stream to the western corner of Farm No. 2241; thence along the eastern boundary of Farm No. 487a in a northwesterly direction for a distance of approximately 911 meters to beacon B83; thence in a northwesterly direction for a distance of approximately 525 meters to beacon BM3; thence in a southeasterly direction for a distance of approximately 750 meters to beacon BM12 thence in a northeasterly direction for a distance of approximately 3,655 meters through beacons BM11 and BM10 to beacon B91, the point of starting.

The above described area, in extent 716 hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR 10/5 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by the Surveyor-General dated 24th December, 2018.

LOCAL FOREST NO. 28: LUSAKA NORTH (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) (REVOCATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Revocation of S.I. No. 162 of 1996

SI 187 of 1996.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 28: Lusaka North (Alteration of Boundaries) (Revocation) Order, 1996.

2. Revocation of S.I. No. 162 of 1996

The Local Forest No. 28: Lusaka North (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 1996, is hereby revoked.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 28: LUSAKA NORTH (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Amendment of Government Notice No. 99 of 1961

SI 188 of 1996.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 28: Lusaka North (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 1996.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The boundaries of National Forest No. 28: Lusaka North as declared in the National Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, are hereby altered as described in the Schedule.

3. Amendment of Government Notice No. 99 of 1961

Government Notice No. 99 of 1961 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. 28: LUSAKA NORTH

Starting at Beacon C269, the north-eastern corner of Farm No. 2731 which is 125 metres from the Great North Road, the boundary runs westwards along the north-eastern boundary of this farm for a distance of approximately 1080 metres to a point A thereon situated approximately 457 metres south-east of Beacon N115; thence north-westwards in a straight line for a distance of approximately 540 metres to a point B situated 472 metres north-east of Beacon N115 of line N115-SH26; thence north-eastwards along this line through Beacon SH26 for a distance of approximately 1410 metres to Chungu Stream; thence eastwards up this stream for a distance of approximately 545 metres to the Great North Road; thence southwards along the Great North Road for a distance of 1920 metres, at this point the boundary proceeds westwards for a distance of 125 metres to Beacon C269, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearings are from the true north.

The above described area, in extent approximately, 186 hectares, is compiled from Plan No. FR8/4 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated July, 1996

CHARCOAL (PROHIBITION OF EXPORTATION) ORDER

[Section 68]

Arrangements of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Prohibition of exportation of charcoal

4. Unlawful possession of charcoal

5. Penalty

SI 99 of 1999.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Charcoal (Prohibition of the Exportation) Order, 1999.

2. Interpretation

(1) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires "œcharcoal" means the black product of a tree log burnt in an oven and used as fuel.

(2) For the purposes of this Order, an offence under this Order shall be a forest offence under the Act.

3. Prohibition of exportation of charcoal

(1) A person shall not export from Zambia any charcoal, either manufactured from a plantation or obtained from a Local Forest or National Forest or a forest which naturally grows or regenerates in a particular area.

(2) A person who contravenes sub-section (1) commits an offence.

4. Unlawful possession of charcoal

Any person who receives, is in possession of, or deals in any manner in, charcoal which is unlawfully obtained or in respect of which offence has been committed commits an offence.

5. Penalty

Any person who commits an offence under this Order shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or to both.

FORESTS (APPOINTMENT OF HONOURARY FOREST OFFICERS) ORDER

[Section 7]

Arrangements of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Appointment of honourary forest officer

SI 63 of 2002.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forests (Appointment of Honourary Forest Officers) Order, 2002.

2. Appointment of honourary forest officer

The Persons named in the Schedule to this Order are hereby appointed honourary forest officers for a period of three years from the date of publication of this Order.

SCHEDULE

[paragraph 2]

LUSAKA PROVINCE

Name

Area

Mr. Syanjika C. Paulo

Chongwe District

Mr. Shinyala S. Willy

Chongwe District

Mr. Summerton Robert

Kafue District

Mr. Goma Brian

Kafue District

Mr. Siavwela Martin

Kafue District

Mr. Musole Luka

Kafue District

Ms Chalcraft Lorraine

Lusaka District

Mr. Kimununga David

Lusaka District

FORESTS (APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY FOREST OFFICERS) ORDER

[Section 7]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Appointment of Honorary Forest Officers

SI 6 of 2005.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forests (Appointment of Honorary Forest Officers) Order, 2005.

2. Appointment of Honorary Forest Officers

The persons named in the Schedule to this Order are hereby appointed Honorary Forest Officers for a period of three years from the date of publication of this Order.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

SOUTHERN PROVINCE

(a) Gideon Kawewe

(b) Roy Kanduli

(d) John Kabemba

(e) Matness Munachibale Hamungu

(f) Patrick Musonda

(g) Clement Mubita

(h) Givison Kanyama Mudenda

(i) Heste Handuka Mukonda

(j) Beston Musiwa

(k) Amex Chimuka

(l) Oscar Kapande

(m) Uthant Malata

(n) Trywell Mwise

(o) Born Kandangwe

(P) Jonah Kalangu

(q) Britius Muzandu; and

(r) Vincent Munachaka

LUAPULA PROVINCE

(a) Paison Bupe Lungo

(b) Moses Shebele

(d) Patrick Mponda

(e) Idah Chashi

(f) Kansumba Mwalimu

(g) Charles Mushikiti

(h) Ignatius Mwewa

(i) Wilson Mupeseni Kasonkomona

(j) Cypriano Bwalya

(k) Derick Mwaba Chomba

(l) Benedicto Kaputula

(m) Palangwa Bwalya; and

(n) Makwenda Dabjen Mpundu

COPPERBELT PROVINCE

(a) Bernard Monte

(b) Benwell Mwape

(d) Phoebe Mwale

(e) Stephen James

(f) Smart Milambo

(g) Grace Mumba

(h) Robby Chola (Jnr)

(i) Leornard Chembo

(j) Febby Mbuluwaya

(K) George Chibuye

(l) Edwin Mukangwa

(m) Remmy Simutwa

(n) Christina Makayi

(o) Davis Mufwaya

(p) Richard Michelo

(q) David Ndonga

(r) Chilombo Ngongo

(s) Penny Kansuma

(t) Mashau John Kasongo

(u) Abraham K.D. Shibuchinga

(v) Benson S. Musonda

(w) Thomson Mwikah Folokoh

(x) Mary Bulawayo; and

(y) Wilson Chalubinga.

LOCAL FORESTS (CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS

[Sections 22 and 68]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

3. Declaration of Joint Forest Management Area

4. Forest Management Committee

5. Functions of Forests Committee

6. Village Resource Management Committee

7. Registration of Forest Trust for Area

8. Joint Forest Management Plan

9. Application and approval of licences

10. Appeals

11. Restriction on the removal of forest products

12. Revocation of S.I. No. 52 of 1999

SI 47 of 2006.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Local Forests (Control and Management) Regulations, 2006.

2. Interpretation

These Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires"“

"œarea" means an area declared a Joint Forest Management Area under these Regulations;

"œDepartment" means the Forestry Department;

"œForest Committee" means the Forest Management Committee established under these Regulations;

"œJoint Forest Management Area" means an area declared as such under Regulation 3;

"œLocal community" means residents within or adjacent to a declared Joint Forest Management Area, who by virtue of their rights over land, invest in and derived benefits from sustainable management and Utilisation of forest resources in their area;

"œuser group" means individuals or groups involved in one common activity in an area and bound by a common agreement or constitution; and

"œVillage committee" means a Village Resource Management Committee established under these Regulations.

3. Declaration of Joint Forest Management Area

The forest area listed in the Schedule to these Regulations are hereby declared Joint Forest Management Areas for the purpose of their control and management.

4. Forest Management Committee

(1) There shall be a Forest Management Committee for each area which shall comprise of the following members:

(a) one representative of each chief in the area appointed by the Chief;

(b) one representative of the Forest Department at district level;

(d) one representative of the District Council.

(2) The members of the Forest Committee shall elect from amongst themselves, a Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer.

(3) The Forest Committee shall regulate its own procedure.

(4) A member of the Forest Committee shall hold office for such term as shall be stipulated by the constitution of the area.

5. Functions of Forests Committee

The Forest Committee shall"“

(a) develop and manage the area;

(b) implement the Joint Forest Management Plan for the Joint Forest Management Area;

(d) share benefits derived from within their area in accordance with the Joint Forest Management Plan; and

(e) advise the Chief Conservator of Forest concerning prices at which firewood, poles, minor forest products and other forest produce may be sold.

6. Village Resource Management Committee

(1) There shall be constituted in each area such number of village resource management committees as may be determined by the Department in consultation with village headmen in the area.

(2) A village Committee shall comprise of the following:

(a) a forestry officer;

(b) the village headmen of villages in the Area;

(d) one representative from each user group in the area.

(3) A village Committee shall"“

(a) advise the forestry officer concerning the issue of licences in respect of forestry produce in their area;

(b) elect members of the Forest Management Committee;

(d) prepare and submit work plans to the Forest Committee; and

(e) prepare and submit progress reports to the Forest Committee.

(4) The Forest Department shall facilitate the constitution of a Village Committee.

(5) The members of the Village Committee shall elect the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer from amongst themselves.

(6) The Village Committee shall regulate its own procedure.

(7) The member of a Village Committee shall hold office for such term as shall be stipulated by the constitution of the area.

(8) The Village Committee may invite any other person to take part in a meeting but such person shall not vote.

(9) A member of a Village Committee shall be removed in accordance with the provisions of the constitution for the area.

7. Registration of Forest Trust for Area

A local community shall, where a Forest Committee and Village Committees have been formed for the area, register the group as a Forest Trust for the area with the Registrar of Societies under the Societies Act.

8. Joint Forest Management Plan

(1) A forest Committee shall prepare a management plan for the area according to the guidelines stipulated by the Department.

(2) The Department shall cause a notice of the completion of a management plan to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Zambia.

(3) A notice published under sub-regulation (2) shall State the time and place at which the management plan may be inspected by members of the public and shall request for objections in writing to be lodged with the Department within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice.

(4) A management plan shall, where no objections have been lodged with the Department be legally binding after 30 days from the date of notice.

(5) The Department shall hear and determine any objection lodged and shall cause the decision to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Republic of Zambia.

9. Application and approval of licences

(1) A forestry officer may reject an application if"“

(a) it is not in the interest of the local community to issue a licence;

(b) the issue of the licence does not comply with the Joint Forest Management Plan;

(d) the applicant does not produce upon request by an authorised person, a national registration card, passport or any other form of recognised identity; or

(e) payment is not made in full.

10. Appeals

(1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Village Committee taken under paragraph (b) or (c) of sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 6 may appeal to the Forest Committee.

(2) Where a person appeals to the Forest Committee but is not satisfied with its decision that person may appeal to the Provincial Forestry Office.

11. Restriction on the removal of forest products

A person shall not harvest or remove any forest produce from an area without a licence issued by a forest officer under these Regulations.

12. Revocation of S.I. No. 52 of 1999

The Forests (Control and Management) Regulations, 1999 are hereby revoked.

SCHEDULE

[Regulation 3]

1. Protected Forest Are No. 149: Lukangaba

2. Forest Reserve No. 22: Dambwa

3. Protected Forest Area No. 181: Ndondi

4. Protected Forest Area No. 174: Mwewa

5. Protected Forest Area No. 34: Kataino

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 16 NJIRI (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

SI 1 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 16 Njiri (Cessation) Order, 2007.

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

The area described as Forest Reserve No. 16, Njiri in Statutory Instrument No. 46 of 1964 and declared as National Forest No. 16 Njiri in the First Schedule to the National Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a National forest from the date of the publication of this Order.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F 16, NJIRI

Starting at beacon W415 at the southwestern corner of Mineral Area 435m, the boundary proceeds southeastwards along the southwesterly boundary of this area to beacon ID301; thence southwestwards to the northerly corner of Farm 2840 on the Mutundu stream near beacon ID305; thence southwards down the east bank of the Mutundu stream to the point where it crosses the northeasterly boundary of Mineral Area 431m near beacon W400; thence northwestwards along the northeasterly boundaries of Mineral Areas 431m and 131m, through beacon W390 to beacon W389; thence northeastwards to beacon VG47 at the southern corner of Farm 3013; thence along the southeasterly boundary of this Farm to beacon VG46; thence northwestwards along its northeasterly boundary to the southeasterly of Farm 254; thence northeastwards along this boundary to the most easterly corner of this Farm near beacon HT1071; thence northeastwards to the point on intersection of the lines which are parallel to and 30 metres southwest and southeast respectively of the southwestern and southeastern boundaries of the Murundu Residential Holdings; thence northeastwards along the latter line to its point of intersection with the production southeastwards to beacon W415, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 6,698 Hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. 145/3 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him and dated 21st June, 2006.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. F 8, ICHIMPE (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Amendment of GN. No. 72 of 1946

SI 2 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. F8, Ichimpe (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of National Forest No. F8, Ichimpe shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of GN. No. 72 of 1946

Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F 8, ICHIMPE

Stating at beacon BM14, the boundary proceeds in south-westerly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 242 degrees through beacons N365 and Z626 for a distance of approximately 7,690 metres to beacon RU183; thence south-westwards on a bearing of 238 degrees for a distance of approximately 450 metres to beacon BM; thence still south-westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 259 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,450 metres to beacon BM1; thence westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 267 degrees for a distance of approximately 700 metres to beacon BM2; thence north-westerly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 308 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,050 metres to beacon BM3; thence in a westerly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 269 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,300 metres to beacon BM4; thence north-westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 317 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,150 metres; thence north-westerly direction in a straight line on a bearing 330 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,400 metre to a point on the left bank of Mwambashi river; thence along the Mwambashi river southwestwards for a distance of approximately 3,400 metres; thence northwards on a bearing of 360 degrees for distance of approximately 950 metres to beacon M220; thence eastwards in a straight line on a bearing of 89 degrees for a distance of approximately 750 metres to most north-western corner beacon of the boundary of Farm163; thence southwards along the western boundary of Farm 163 for a distance of approximately 150 metres; thence eastwards along the southern boundary of Farm 163 for a distance of approximately 800 metres to the south most corner beacon of Farm 163; thence north-eastwards on the eastern boundary of Farm 163 on a bearing of 45 degrees of for a distance of approximately 200 metres; thence eastwards in straight line on a bearing of 89 degrees for a distance of approximately 6,800 metres to beacon N368; thence north-westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 295 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,100 metres; thence in north-easterly direction on a bearing of 55 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,150 metres; thence south-eastwards on a bearing of 108 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,700 metres to beacon K68; thence southwards on a bearing of 149 degrees for a distance of approximately 740 metres to beacon K69; thence north-eastwards on a bearing of 63 degrees for a distance of approximately 740 metres to beacon K69; thence north-eastwards on a bearing of 63 degrees for a distance of approximately 700 metres to beacon BM5; thence northwards on a bearing of 340 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,200 metres to beacon BM6; thence north-westwards on a bearing of 310 degrees for a distance of approximately 750 metres to beacon BM7; thence generally northwards on a bearing of 10 degrees for a distance of approximately 790 metres to beacon BM8; thence south-eastwards in a straight line on a bearing of 109 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,270 metres to beacon BM9; thence south-easterly direction on a bearing of 131 degrees for a distance of approximately 950 metres to beacon BM10; thence north-eastwards in a straight line on a bearing of 64 degrees for a distance of approximately 300 metres to a point on the right bank of Ichimpe stream; thence northwards along this stream for a distance of approximately 2,050 metres to a point south of Chingola/kitwe road; thence south-eastwards along this road for a distance of approximately 1,000 metres to beacon BM11; thence eastwards in a straight line on a bearing of 84 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,750 metres to beacon BM12; thence southwards in a straight line on a bearing of 170 degrees for a distance of distance of approximately 650 metres to beacon K61; thence northeastwards in a straight line on a bearing of 63 degrees for a distance of approximately 300 metres to beacon K67; thence southwards in a straight line on a bearing of 155 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,000 metres to beacon HT2084; thence north-westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 260 degrees for a distance of approximately 150 metres to beacon HT2083; thence generally southwards in a straight line on a bearing of 153 degrees for a distance of approximately 200 metres to beacon HT2086; thence south-westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 239 degrees for a distance of approximately 225 metres to beacon BM13; thence southwards in a straight line on a bearing of 153 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,250 metres to beacon MB14, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 5,665 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. F.R. 216/4 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him and dated 26th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. F. 42, MUFULIRA (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Amendment of S.I. No. 54 of 1946

SI 3 of 2007,

SI 17 of 2018.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forest No. F 42, Mufulira (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of National Forest No. F42, shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of S.I. No. 54 of 1946

Statutory Instrument No. 54 of 1970 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

[Sch subs by para 3 of SI 17 of 2018.]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F42, MUFULIRA

Starting at beacon W391, the most westerly corner beacon of Lot 592/M, the boundary proceeds in a south-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 116 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,550 metres to beacon W410; thence in a south-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 109 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,400 metres to beacon CK361; thence in a south-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 180 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,450 metres to beacon CK363; thence in a south-westerly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 127 degrees through beacon HT1094 for a distance of approximately 1,150 metres to a point on the right bank of Mutundu River; thence down the Mutundu river on the right bank to its confluence with Kasaria stream; thence in a north-westerly direction in a straight line through beacon MFR on a bearing of 304 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,450 metres to a point on the left bank of Kalindiri river; thence down the left bank of this river for a distance of approximately 4,300 metres to its confluence with unnamed river; thence up the left bank of this unnamed river for a distance of approximately 3,050 metres to its confluence with unnamed tributary; thence up the left bank of this tributary for a distance of approximately 1,375 metres; thence northwards in a straight line on a bearing of 360 degrees for a distance of approximately 900 metres to a point eat of kilometre peg 14 on the Zambia Railways Strip Reserve; thence westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 270 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,300 metres to beacon CK360; thence on the eastern edge of the Railway Strip Reserve for a distance of approximately 1,950 metres to beacon OU416; thence in a north-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 75 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,600 metres to beacon SK1; thence in a north-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 75 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,850 metres to beacon J372; thence in a north-easterly direction along the southern boundary of Farm 1381 on a bearing of 64 degrees for a distance of approximately 200 metres to beacon J371; thence in a north-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 34 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,050 metres to beacon W391, the point of starting. All distances are approximate and all bearings are from true north.

Included in the above described area but excluded from the local forest are the following areas:

(a) Lots 502/M and 503/M for the Mufulira Polo Club and Rifle Range respectively;

(b) Industrial Development Corporation Solar Plant (117 Hectares); and

The above described area in extent 5,110 hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. F.R. 2/8 deposited in the office of the SurveyorGeneral signed by him and dated 17th October, 2017.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 22, CHIBULUMA EXTENSION (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Sectiom 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 91 of 1953

SI 4 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 22, Chibuluma Extension (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of National Forest No. 22, Chibuluma Extension shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 91 of 1953

Government Notice No. 91 of 1953 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F22, CHIBULUMA EXTENSION

Stating at beacon A on the left side of Kalengwa/Kasempa/Kalulushi road, the boundary proceeds westwards for a distance of approximately 1,000 metres to beacon CE2; thence northwards for a distance of approximately 650 metres to beacon CE3; thence eastwards for a distance of approximately 900 metres to beacon CE4; thence northwards for a distance of approximately 1,450 metres to beacon CE5; thence westwards for a distance of approximately 1,250 metres to beacon CE6; thence northwards for a distance of approximately 800 metres to beacon CE7; thence eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,150 metres to beacon CE8; thence south-westwards for a distance of approximately 1,200 metres to beacon CE9; thence south-westwards for a distance of approximately 1,350 metres to beacon CE10; thence north-eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,250 metres to beacon CE11; thence eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,050 metres to beacon CE12; thence south-eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,350 metres to beacon CE 13; thence north-eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,125 metres to beacon M215; thence southwards for a distance of approximately 3,275 metres to beacon M202; thence eastwards for a distance of approximately 1,400 metres to beacon CE14; thence southwards for a distance of approximately 2,800 metres to beacon CE1, thence generally westwards for a distance of approximately 2,750 metres to beacon A, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 894 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. NF68 is deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him dated 19th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. F. 7, CHIBULUMA (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 5 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forest No. F 7, Chibuluma (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of National Forest No. F7, Chibuluma, shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 72 of 1946

Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F7, CHIBULUMA

Starting at beacon A on the left side of Kalengwa-Kasempa-kalulushi road; the boundary proceeds north-eastwards on a bearing of 53 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,550 metres to beacon M203; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 359 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,280 metres to beacon M202; thence eastwards in a straight line along the southern boundary of Farm 1848 on a bearing of 94 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,330 metres to beacon CE14; thence southwards in a straight line on a bearing of 179 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,740 metres to beacon CE1; thence westwards along the Kalengwa/Kasempa/Kalulushi road for a distance of approximately 2,720 metres to beacon A, the point of starting.

The above described area, in extent 442 Hectares approximately, is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR59/6 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him dated 19th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FORESTS NO. F 11, LUSHISHI (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 6 of 2006.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. F 11, Lushishi (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of the National Forest No. F11, Lushishi, shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 72 of 1946

Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F11, LUSHISHI

Starting at the point where the right bank of Mushishima river crosses the line CG303, the boundary follows the western boundary of lot 661/M to beacon LF1, thence south-westerly direction on a bearing of 190 degrees for a distance of approximately 6,640 metres to beacon LF2; thence south-westerly direction for a distance of approximately 2,100 metres to beacon MB114; thence northwards in a straight line on a bearing of 358 degrees for a distance of approximately 4,200 metres to beacon MB116; thence in a north-easterly direction in a straight line on a bearing of 26 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,150 metres through MB121 to a point on the right bank of Mushishima river; thence generally northwards along the right bank of Mushishima river for a distance of approximately 9,200 metres to the point where the right bank of Mushishima river crosses the line CG302-CG303 the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 3,513 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. P.446/1 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him dated 19th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FORESTS NO. F 17, NSATO (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 7 of 2008.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. F 17, Nsato (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of the National Forest No. F17, Nsato, shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 72 of 1946

Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F17, NSATO

Starting at International Boundary pillar BP23VIL on the D.R. Congo International Boundary, the Boundary follows the International Boundary between D.R. Congo and Zambia in an easterly and Southern direction through beacons BP23VIL, BP23V, BP23111, BP2311 and BP231S to beacon BP231; thence south-eastwards in a straight line through beacon W397 on a bearing of 137 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,650 metres to beacon NNF; thence westwards in a straight line on a bearing of 276 degrees for a distance of approximately 4,700 metres to the source of Kafibale stream; thence down along the Kafibale stream on the right bank to its confluence with Mundela river; thence up along Mundela river northwestwards and northeastwards for a distance of approximately 7,500 metres to its confluence with unnamed tributary; thence northwestwards in a straight line on a bearing of 305 degrees for a distance of approximately 23,500 metres to International boundary pillar BP 23VIL, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 4,500 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. F/17 deposited in the Office of the Surveyor-General signed by him and dated 19th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FORESTS NO. F 19, KAMENZA (ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

SI 8 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. F 19, Kamenza (Alteration of Boundaries) Order, 2007.

2. Alteration of boundaries

The Boundaries of the National Forest No. F19, Kamenza, shall be altered by the deletion of existing boundary description thereof and the substitution therefore of the description set out in the Schedule to this Order.

3. Amendment of G.N. No. 72 of 1946

Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 is hereby amended accordingly.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F19, KAMENZA

Starting at beacon FB 1 the boundary runs in a straight line on a bearing of 101 degrees for a distance of approximately 9,800 metres to Muliashi river; thence along Muliashi river south-eastwards to its intersection with the west boundary of Farm 2306; thence southwards in a straight line through beacons CG350, L4 and L5 for a distance of approximately 5,267 metres to beacon L6; thence in a straight line on a bearing of 267 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,426 metres to beacon RU187; thence in a straight line generally northward direction for a distance of approximately 2,220 metres to RU186; thence on the left bank of Wayleave S125 north-westwards for a distance of approximately 17,200 metres to beacon FB1, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 3,844 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. FR77/6 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him and dated 7th June, 2006.

NATIONAL FORESTS NO. 43 CHINGOLA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be local forest

SI 9 of 2007.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No.43, Chingola (Cessation) Order, 2007.

2. Area to cease to be local forest

The area described as Local Forest No. 43, Chingola in Statutory Instrument No. 224 of 1977 and declared as Local Forest No. 43, Chingola in the First Schedule to the Local Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a Local forest upon the publication of this Order.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

NATIONAL FOREST No. F43, CHINGOLA

Starting at a beacon BR414 on the western boundary of Wayleave No. S107, the boundary proceeds south-eastwards to beacon JB112 of Lot245/M; thence along the northern, western and southern boundaries of this Lot through beacons JB110 and JB111 to beacon BR422 on the western boundary of Kasompe Township; thence along this Township to beacon JP1600; thence south-westwards to beacon WK76 the south-eastern corner beacon of Lot 662/M (Mimbula East Extension); thence north-eastern corner beacon of the above Lot; thence eastwards through beacon BR433 to beacon BR414, the point of starting.

The above described area in extent 660 Hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. F.R.25/4 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General signed by him and dated 21st June, 2006.

NATIONAL FORESTS, NO. P. 54: WEST MVUYE (CESSATION) ORDER

[Sections 8 and 68]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

SI 20 of 2009.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. P 54: West Mvuye (Cessation) Order, 2009.

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

The area described as Protected Forest Area No. P. 54: West Mvuye in Government Notice No. 168 of 1955 and declared to be a National Forest in the Second Schedule to the National Forest (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a National Forest from the date of publication of this Order.

LOCAL FOREST NO. P. 54: WEST MVUYE (DECLARATION) ORDER

[Sections 17 and 68]

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Paragraph

2. Declaration of local forest

SI 21 of 2009.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. P. 54: West Mvuye (Declaration) Order, 2009.

2. Declaration of local forest

The area described in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared Local Forest No. P. 54: West Mvuye.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

LOCAL FOREST No. P. 54: WEST MVUYE

Starting at the confluence of the Mvuye and Mtirizi Rivers, the boundary follows the left bank of the latter upstream to its confluence with Katuwa Stream; thence up the left bank of the Katuwa to a forest beacon at its source; thence on a bearing of 232 degrees for 18, 300 feet; thence in a straight line to beacon NRP22 on Chipirinvuma Hill; thence on a bearing of 320 degrees for 19, 000 fee thence on a bearing of 325 degrees to the source of the Nyamadzi Stream; thence down the right bank of this stream to a forest beacon situated east of the source of the Kalambola Stream on a bearing 108 degrees from that source; thence on the source of the Kalambola Stream and continuing down its right bank to its confluence with the Luangwa River; thence up the left of the river to its confluence with the Mvuye River; thence up the left bank of the latter to a forest beacon at the foot of the Kambala Hill ridge; thence in a general south-westerly direction along the top of this ridge to a forest beacon on the Chinanga Stream; thence up the left bank of the stream to a forest at its source; thence south-east wards in a straight line to of forest beacon at the source of the Nyakamba Stream; thence down the right bank of this stream to a forest beacon near its confluence with the Lupezi Stream; thence south-eastwards in a straight line to the confluence of the Mvuye and Mtirizi Rivers, the point of starting.Included with the Forest Reserve but not within the above described boundaries are the eastern, southern and western slopes of the Chipirinyuma Hills.The above described area, in extent 62, 125 hectares approximately is shown bordered green on Plan No. F.R. 103/1 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by him and dated 10^th January, 2008

LOCAL FOREST NO. 188: BBONDO (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be a local forest

SI 22 of 2009.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 188: Bbondo (Cessation) Order, 2009.

2. Area to cease to be a local forest

The area described as Protected Forest Area No. 188: Bbondo in Statutory Instrument No. 188 of 1968 and declared to be a Local Forest in the Second Schedule to the Local Forest (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a local Forest from the date of the publication of this Order.

LOCAL FOREST, NO. 190: MUSISA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be local forest

SI 23 of 2009.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 190: Musisa (Cessation) Order, 2009.

2. Area to cease to be local forest

The area described as Protected Forest Area No. 190: Musisa in Statutory Instrument No. 188 of 168 and declared to be a Local Forest in the Second Schedule to the Local Forest (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a Local Forest from the date of publication of this Order.

NATIONAL FOREST, NO. 62: MUNYAMA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be local forest

SI 24 of 2009.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 62:Munyama (Cessation) Order, 2009.

2. Area to cease to be local forest

The area described as Protected Forest Area No.62:Munyama in Government Notice No. 305 of 1957 and declared to be a National Forest in the Second Schedule to the National Forest (Declaration) Order, 1979, shall cease to be a National Forest from the date of publication of this Order.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 28: LUSAKA NORTH (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 8]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

SI 20 of 2011.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 28: Lusaka North (Cessation) Order, 2011.

2. Area to cease to be National Forest

The area declared as National Forest No. 28; Lusaka North in the First Schedule to the National Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, and described in the Schedule to this Order shall cease to be a National Forest from the date of publication of this Order.

SCHEDULE

[Paragraph 2]

Starting at beacon C269, the north-eastern beacon of Farm No. 2731 which is 125 metres from the Great North Road, the boundary runs westwards along the north-eastern boundary of the Farm for a distance of approximately 1080 metres to a point A, thereon situated approximately 457 metres south-east of beacon N115; thence north-westwards in a straight line for a distance of approximately 540 metres to a point B situated 472 metres north-east of beacon N115-SH26; thence north-eastwards along this line through beacon SH26 for a distance of approximately 1410 metres to Chunga Stream; thence eastwards up this Stream for a distance of approximately 545 metres to the Great North Road; thence southwards along the Great North Road for a distance of 1920 metres, at this point the boundary proceeds westwards for a distance of 125 metres to beacon C269, the point of starting.

All distances are approximate and all bearing are from the true north.

The above described area, in extent approximately 186 hectares, is compiled from Plan No. FR8/4 deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, signed by the Surveyor-General and dated July, 1996.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 29: CHISAMBA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 8]

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Paragraph

2. Cessation of National Forest No. 29 Chisamba

3. Revocation of G.N. No. 221 of 1962

SI 2 of 2015.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 29: Chisamba (Cessation) Order, 2015.

2. Cessation of National Forest No. 29 Chisamba

The area described as Forest Reserve No. 29: Chisamba in Government Notice No. 211, 1962, and declared as Forest Reserve No. 29: Chisamba in the National Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, ceases to be a National Forest.

3. Revocation of G.N. No. 221 of 1962

Government Notice No. 221 of 1962, is revoked.

FORESTS ACT (COMMENCEMENT) ORDER

[Section 1]

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Paragraph

2. Commencement of Act No. 7 of 1999

SI 63 of 2015.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forests Act (Commencement) Order, 2015.

2. Commencement of Act No. 7 of 1999

The Forests Act, 1999, except Part II and the First Schedule to the Act, shall come into operation on the date of the publication of this Order.

FORESTS (EXPORT OF TIMBER) REGULATIONS

[Section 64]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

3. Timber eligible for export

4. Restriction on use of species of timber

5. Application for permit

6. Rejection of application for permit

7. Issuance of permit

8. Application for renewal of permit

9. Application for duplicate permit

10. Suspension or cancellation of permit

11. Register of permits

12. Restriction on quantities of timber to be exported

13. Clearance before export

14. Inspection before export

15. Export procedure

16. Inspection by customs officer

17. Revocation of S.I. No. 7 of 1997 and transitional provisions

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

SI 94 of 2015.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires—

"Concession licence" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"exporter" means a holder of a concession licence or timber merchant who exports forest produce;

"finished timber products" means timber products which have been processed and are in component pieces;

"forest officer" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"inspector" has the meaning assigned to it in the Standards Act;

"letter" means a letter of credit;

"permit" means a forest produce export permit issued under these Regulations;

"plantation" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"plantation tree" means a tree from a plantation;

"planted species" means cultivated trees;

"quota" meant the maximum volume of timber which an exporter may export at a time, calculated as a percentage of the total production;

"sawn timber" means timber which has been sawn by a sawmill or pitsaw in accordance with a customer"™s specifications;

"timber" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"timber merchant" means a person who buys and sells timber or timber products but does not hold a concession licence; and

"timber products" means sawn timber and includes cant wood with cross ends of selected timber species and finished timber products.

3. Timber eligible for export

(1) Subject to these Regulations, the following timber may be exported—

(a) sawn timber;

(b) railway sleepers which shall be drilled on both sides;

(d) finished timber products; or

(e) plantation trees.

(2) Despite sub-regulation (1), the Director may grant a permit for the export of any other timber the Director may, in consultation with the Minister, consider necessary in the interest of the Republic.

(3) An exporter shall not export any of the following—

(a) charcoal;

(b) non-finished timber products from national forests; and

4. Restriction on use of species of timber

A person shall not use any of the following species of timber to manufacture railway sleepers—

(a) Afzelia quanzensis (Mupapa);

(b) Entandrophragma spp.(Mofu);

(d) Guibourtia coleosperma (Muzauli);

(e) Khaya nyasica (Mululu);

(f) Pericopsis angolensis (Mubanga);

(g) Pterocarpus angolensis (Mukwa); and

(h) Pterocarpus chrysothrix (Mukula).

5. Application for permit

(1) Subject to sub-regulation (3), a holder of a concession licence or timber merchant may apply to the Director for a permit in Form I set out in the Schedule.

(2) The Director shall, within 30 days of the receipt of an application, notify the applicant of the decision of the Director in respect of the application.

(3) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), a timber merchant who does not have a written agreement with a holder of a concession licence authorising the timber merchant to export timber of the concession licence is not eligible to apply for a permit.

6. Rejection of application for permit

(1) The Director shall reject an application for a permit if—

(a) the applicant fails to meet the requirements of the Act;

(b) the permit issued to the applicant was cancelled by the Director; or

(2) The Director shall, where the Director rejects an application under sub-regulation (1), inform the applicant of the reasons for the rejection in Form II set out in the Schedule.

7. Issuance of permit

(1) The Director shall, where the applicant meets the requirements of the Act, issue a permit in Form III set out in the Schedule.

(2) A permit shall be valid for six months from the date of issue.

8. Application for renewal of permit

(1) An application for the renewal of a permit shall be made to the Director in Form IV set out in the Schedule at least three months before the expiry of the permit.

(2) The Director may within 30 days of receipt of an application for the renewal of a permit, renew the permit if the applicant meets the requirements of the Act and has complied with the terms and conditions of the permit.

(3) The Director shall, where the Director renews a permit, endorse the renewal on the permit.

(4) A permit that is not renewed by the Director lapses on its date of expiry.

9. Application for duplicate permit

A holder of a permit may, where a permit is lost, damaged or defaced, apply to the Director for a duplicate permit in Form V set out in the Schedule.

10. Suspension or cancellation of permit

(1) The Director may suspend or cancel a permit if the holder—

(a) obtained the permit by fraud or deliberate or negligent submission of false information or statements; or

(b) contravenes any terms and conditions of the permit or the Act.

(2) The Director shall, before suspending or cancelling a permit, notify the holder in writing of the intention to suspend or cancel the permit specifying the reasons for the intended suspension or cancellation of the permit and require the holder to show cause, within a period of thirty days, why the permit should not be suspended or cancelled.

(3) A notice of intention to suspend or cancel a permit shall be in Form VI set out in the Schedule.

(4) The Director shall suspend a permit if the holder of the permit fails to take remedial measures within the period specified in the notice issued under sub-regulation (2).

(5) A notice of the suspension or cancellation of a permit shall be in Form VII set out in the Schedule.

11. Register of permits

(1) The Department shall keep and maintain a register of permits in Form VIII set out in the Schedule.

(2) The register referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be kept at the offices of the Department and shall be open to inspection by the public at such times and upon payment of an inspection fee determined by the Director.

12. Restriction on quantities of timber to be exported

(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), an exporter who is a holder of a concession licence shall not export more than seventy-five percent of the timber produced by such exports.

(2) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to the export of—

(a) planted species; or

(b) finished timber products.

(3) For purposes of sub-regulation (1), timber exported by a timber merchant under an agreement referred to in regulation 5(3) shall be included in the export quota of the exporter who is a holder of a concession licence.

13. Clearance before export

A forest officer shall—

(a) mark timber produce before it is exported; and

(b) issue a clearance certificate in Form IX set out in the Schedule.

14. Inspection before export

A forest officer, a police officer or an inspector shall inspect a consignment of timber intended for export, in order to ascertain that—

(a) the timber matched the order submitted by the buyer;

(b) the timber procured has been procured in accordance with the provisions of the Act;

(d) is accompanied by documents from the area of origin.

15. Export procedure

(1) An exporter shall not export timber unless that exporter has received a confirmed order for the export of the timber specifying the desired timber and the quantity required.

(2) The exporter shall issue to the buyer a quotation stating—

(a) the price, either free on board, or cost insurance and freight, of the timber;

(b) the quantity of the timber; and

(3) The exporter shall, when requested to do so by the buyer, send to the buyer, a sample of the specified forest produce to be exported.

(4) The exporter shall issue a proforma invoice, when the buyer accepts the quotation, stating the—

(a) timber specification;

(b) quantity of the timber;

(d) delivered term of the timber;

(e) receiving bank; and

(f) validity of the offer.

(5) The buyer shall open an irrevocable confirmed letter or use a telegraphic transfer of funds through the exporter"™s bank.

(6) The exporter"™s bank shall advise the supplier when an irrevocable letter or a telegraphic transfer of funds is received.

(7) The exporter"™s bank shall issue an export declaration form comprising the—

(a) permit;

(b) customs bill of entry; and

(8) The exporter shall submit the export declaration form accompanied by the following documents to a customs official—

(a) a commercial invoice;

(b) a packing list;

(d) timber export permit;

(e) a written agreement (where applicable);

(f) records of production (where applicable); and

(g) clearance certificate.

(9) An exporter shall only ship the export timber upon completion of the formalities referred to in sub-regulation (1) to (8).

(10) The exporter shall present the documents listed in sub-regulation (8) to the exporter"™s banker for payment on—

(a) completion of all export formalities; and

(b) receipt of the export timber by the buyer.

16. Inspection by customs officer

A customs officer shall—

(a) inspect the consignment of timber to be exported and the clearance certificate at the port of exit;

(b) verify whether or not the details on the clearance certificate match the consignment of timber; and

17. Revocation of S.I. No. 7 of 1997 and transitional provisions

(1) The Forests (Timber Export) Regulation,1997 are revoked.

(2) Despite sub-regulation (1), a licence issued under the revoked regulations shall remain valid until its expiration or revocation.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

Form I

[Regulation 5(1)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

APPLICATION FOR TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Application No.
Date and Time
Information Required	Information Provided
PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
1.	(a) Surname: (BLOCK CAPITALS)
(b) Other Names:
2.	Concession License No.:
3.	Nationality:
(a) Identity No./Passport No.
(b) Place of Issue
(c) Date of Issue (dd/mm/yyyy)
4.	Contact Details
	Residential Address:
(a) Telephone (Cell) No.:
(b) Fax No.:
(c) Email Address:
5.	Business Premises:
6.	Province/District:
7.	Timber Mark No.:
8.	TPIN (Payer Identification Number)
	TO EXPORT THE FOREST PRODUCE SPECIFIED BELOW:
9.	S/N Species (Botanical and common name)	Type of Procedure	Quantity (M³)/Metric Tonnes Quantity




10.	Place of Loading:
11.	Destination:
12.	Buyer"™s Name:
13.	Intended End Use:
14.	Proposed Port of Exit

DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated in this application is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that submission of false information shall render the application void and that if approval is granted, it shall be revoked and the permit cancelled.
Particulars of the person signing on behalf of the Applicant
................................................................	....................................................
Name	Designation
................................................................	....................................................
Signature	Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
General Receipt No: .................................................................................................................
Amount (ZMW): .......................................................................................................................
Date of Submission: .................................................................................................................
Application Number: .................................................................................................................
Place and Date: .......................................................................................................................
Designation of Approving Officer: ............................................ Signature: ...................................
Application approved/not approved: ............................................................................................

Note: Attach copies of documents referred to in particulars

Form II

[Regulations 6(2)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION
1. Here insert the full names and address of the application	To (1) .........................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................

2. Here insert the reference No. of the application	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ............................................ you are notified that your application for (3) .......................................... has been rejected by the Director on the following grounds:
3. Here insert type of application	(a) ..............................................................................................................
(b) ..............................................................................................................
(c) ..............................................................................................................
(d) ..............................................................................................................

	Dated this ................... day of ........................., 20....

	............................................ Director

Form III

[Regulations 7(1)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

Permit No. ..............

TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT

Exporter's Name: .....................................................................................................................

Address: .................................................................................................................................

The permit relates to the following forest produce (or as per attached schedule):

...............................................................................................................................................

valued at ..................................... and is being exported to .......................................................

The permit is granted for a period of six months commencing on the ................... day of ........., 20.... and is valid for ............. shipments.

The conditions of grant of the permit are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at ........ this ..... day of .......... 20.......

..............
Director

ENDORSEMENT OF REGISTRATION

This Permit has this .... day of ........., 20... been registered in the Register.

..............
Director

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TIMBER EXPORT

General Conditions

The holder shall—

(a) carry out the export in accordance with the Forests Act, No. 4 of 2015;

(b) not alter or in any way mutilate this certificate; and

(i) the name; and

(ii) the postal and physical address;

of the holder.

Form IV

[Regulation 8(1)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Application No. Date and Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Permit No.:
2.	Name(s) of permit holder:
3.	Address:
	(a) Telephone No.:
(b) Fax No.:
(c) Mobile Phone No.:
(d) Email address:
4.	Appendix
Report of activities undertaken in the past three months.
Name of Applicant (individual or authorised representative)
Date: ............................................	Signature: ...........................................................
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: .......................................	Receipt No: ...........................................................
Amount Received: ...................................................................................................................
Serial No. of application: ........................................................................................

Form V

[Regulation 9]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT
Please complete in block letters	Shaded fields for official use only	Application No. Date and Time
Information Required	Information Provided
1.	Name:
2.	Permit No.:
3.	TPIN No.:
4.	Business address (Head Office):

5.	Activities or operations:
District and locations of proposed activities:
Districts

6.	Office bearers:	Location of proposed activities
Designation	Full names	Occupation	Nationality	Residential Address	Signature




7.	Affidavit
DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
I declare that the information I have stated is correct and truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Particulars of the person signing on behalf of the Applicant
............................................................... Name		......................................................... Designation
............................................................... Signature		......................................................... Date

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Date of Submission: ...............................................................................................................................

Application Number: ...............................................................................................................................

Payments Receipt Number: ....................................................................................................................

Application Accepted (Proceed for Inspection): .........................................................................................

Application Rejected (Notify applicant on deficiencies): ...............................................................................

Form VI

[Regulation 10(3)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUSPEND/CANCEL TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT
(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of permit	To (1) ..................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
(2) Here insert the Permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ............................................................. you are notified that the Director intends to *suspend/cancel your permit on the following grounds—
	(a) ......................................................................................................................
	(b) ......................................................................................................................
	(c) ......................................................................................................................
	(d) ......................................................................................................................
	Accordingly, you are requested to show cause why your permit should not be suspended/cancelled and to take action to remedy the breaches set out in paragraphs ............................. (above) within thirty days of receiving this notice. Failure to remedy the said breaches shall result in the *suspension/cancellation of your permit.

	Dated this ........................ day of ............................ 20 ....

(3) Signature of Director	(3) ............................................ Director

Form VII

[Regulation 10(5)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION/CANCELLATION OF TIMBER EXPORT PERMIT
(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of Permit	To (1) .............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(2) Here insert the Permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ............................................ you are notified that your permit has been suspended/cancelled for a period of ............................................ on the following grounds—
	(a) .................................................................................................................
	(b) .................................................................................................................
	(c) .................................................................................................................
	(d) .................................................................................................................
	Dated this ............... day of ............................ 20....

(3) Signature of the Director	(3) ............................................ Director

Form VIII

[Regulation 11(1)]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

REGISTER OF TIMBER EXPORT PERMITS
Name and Address of Holder	Permit No.	Concession Area	Name of Concession License	Concession License Expiry Date	Concession Production (m³)	Species	Quantity Exported (m³)	Value of Export (ZMK)	Destination

Form VIII

[Regulation 13]

ORIGINAL: Exporter

DUPLICATE: ZRA (Exit Port)

TRIPLICATE: FDHQ - Records

QUADRUPLICATE: Retained for Audit

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Export of Timber) Regulations, 2015

PERMIT NO. ....................
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE SECTION A
(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of Permit	To (1) ...............................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................
(2) Here insert the Permit No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ............................................ you are notified that your export has been cleared/not cleared for a period of ...................................... on the following grounds—
	(a) ...................................................................................................................
	(b) ..................................................................................................................
	(c) ...................................................................................................................
	(d) ...................................................................................................................

(3) Signature of the Director	............................................ Director

SECTION B (To be filled by the Provincial Forest Officer)
I have checked the timber and found to be/not to be correct the amount as stated above, which is/is not hammer marked. Timber marking hammer No. ............................................ belonging to Forest Officer (name) ............................................ was used. The item/documents stated in Section A have been inspected. I recommend that the timber can/cannot be exported.
Date: .............................................................	Name: .....................................................
Signature: .....................................................	Job title: ..................................................

SECTION C
(To be filled by the Forestry Department)

I certify that the exporter has/has not fulfilled the conditions required to export timber hence this application to export timber has been/has not been approved.

Officer"™s name: ........................................................................................................................

Rank: .....................................................................................................................................

Signature: ...............................................................................................................................

Date stamp: ............................................................................................................................

SECTION D
(To be filled by Zambia Bureau of Standards)

I certify that the exporter of this timber has/does not have the required grade of timber, hence this consignment has been approved/has not been approved for export.

Officer"™s name: ........................................................................................................................

Rank: .....................................................................................................................................

Signature: ...............................................................................................................................

Date stamp: ............................................................................................................................

SECTION E
(To be filled by the Zambia Revenue Authority Officer at the port of exit)

I certify that the details on this certificate and the document provided are consistent with the contents on the truck.

Officer"™s name: ........................................................................................................................

Rank: .....................................................................................................................................

Signature: ...............................................................................................................................

Date stamp: ............................................................................................................................

Dated this .......................... day of ........................... 20....

(3) ............................................
Director

SECOND SCHEDULE

PRESCRIBED FEES

Timber Export Certificate

Fee Units

Issuance

16,667

Renewal

10,000

Duplicate

6,667

Fees for conducting a search of the Register

167

FOREST (CONCESSION LICENCE) REGULATIONS

[Section 105]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

3. Forest areas eligible for licences

4. Identification and advertisement of concession areas

5. Cutting, felling and processing of timber under licence

6. Application for licence

7. Rejection of application for licence

8. Issue of licence

9. Application for duplicate licence

10. Application for renewal of licence

11. Restriction on transfer of licence

12. Suspension or cancellation of licence

13. Rights of licensee

14. Plan of operation

15. Safety

16. Discoveries

17. Felling

18. Demarcation of boundaries

19. Fire prevention

20. Register of licences

21. Fees

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

SI 50 of 2016.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

"cant" means a partially sawn log with at least four flat sides;

"commencement date" means the effective date of the licence;

"compartment" means a sub-division of a concession area measuring between 85 to 200 hectares in extent, where boundaries are clearly demarcated by blazing, clearing or use of natural features;

"concession area" means a forest area in respect of which a licence is issued;

"Department" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"Director" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

"ecologically sensitive" means a fragile ecosystem such as a headwater, water catchment area or high and sloppy gradient;

"environmental impact assessment" has the meaning assigned to it in the Environmental Management Act, 2011;

"equipment" means a licensee"™s machinery and vehicles brought temporarily to the licensee"™s concession area for purposes of cutting, felling, Transporting or processing timber;

"forest officer" means a senior forest officer, forest officer or any other officer authorised by the Director;

"hammer mark" means the mark made by a registered timber marking hammer;

"licence" means a concession licence issued under section 52 of the Act;

"licensee" means a holder of a licence;

"over-bark diameter" means the diameter of a log including the bark measured at the mid point of the log;

"plan of operations" means the plan prepared by a licensee setting out the programme of work to be done in a particular year;

"round wood" means timber used or moved without being squared by sawing or hewing;

"saw log" means the straight or crooked part of a tree stem to be processed at a sawmill;

"sawn timber" means timber which has been sawn by a sawmill or pitsaw in accordance with a customer"™s specifications;

"senior forest officer" means the Director, Chief Forest Officer or Principal Forest Officer;

"stocking" means the quantitative measure of timber expressed as stems per hectare, basal area per hectare or volume per hectare in a potential concession area to support timber production;

"timber-marking hammer" means a registered steel hammer bearing a specific number and held in trust by a forest officer;

"timber-processing" means peeling-off the bark, removing timber wane, cross cutting and sawing of logs into various shapes and timber dimensions or sizes; and

"Zambia Environmental Management Agency" has the meaning assigned to it in the Environmental Management Act, 2011.

3. Forest areas eligible for licences

(1) Subject to these Regulations, a licence may be issued in—

(a) a National Forest;

(b) a Local Forest;

(d) a community forest;

(e) a private forest; and

(f) a joint forest management area.

(2) Despite sub-regulation (1), the Director shall not issue a licence in a forest area that is ecologically sensitive.

4. Identification and advertisement of concession areas

(1) The Director shall cause the following to be undertaken in forest areas—

(a) identification of potential concession areas;

(b) production of maps of identified potential concession areas; and

(2) The Director shall advertise the identified potential concession areas in at least two daily newspapers of wide circulation in Zambia.

5. Cutting, felling and processing of timber under licence

The Director may issue a licence in respect of the following—

(a) large scale cutting, felling or processing of timber;

(b) medium scale cutting, felling or processing of timber; and

6. Application for licence

(1) A citizen may apply to the Director for a licence in Form I set out in the First Schedule.

(2) An application for a licence shall be accompanied by—

(a) letters signifying the consent of the chief and the local authority in the concession area, to the grant of the licence to the applicant;

(b) decision letter issued to the applicant by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency regarding the environmental impact assessment undertaken by the applicant in respect of the proposed concession area applied for; and

(3) The Director shall, in determining whether or not to issue a licence, have regard to—

(a) the resources available and quantity of timber that the applicant proposes to cut, fell or process;

(b) any comments or presentation from the local community in the area where the proposed concession area is located who are likely to be affected by the grant of the licence;

(d) the social and economic contribution of the licensee to the local community and employment creation commitments; and

(e) the equipment and proposed investment levels.

(4) The Director may request for further particulars or information in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

7. Rejection of application for licence

The Director shall, within 30 days of receipt of an application for a licence, reject the application if the applicant does not meet the requirements of the Act and inform the applicant of the rejection in Form III set out in the First Schedule.

8. Issue of licence

(1) The Director shall, within 30 days of receipt of an application for a licence, issue the licence to the applicant if the applicant meets the requirements of the Act.

(2) A licence shall be in Form IV set out in the First Schedule.

(3) A licence shall be valid for—

(a) five years, for large scale cutting, felling or processing;

(b) three years, for medium scale cutting, felling or processing; and

9. Application for duplicate licence

A licensee may, where a licence is lost, damaged or defaced, apply to the Director for a duplicate licence in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

10. Application for renewal of licence

(1) An application for the renewal of a licence shall be made to the Director in Form VI set out in the First Schedule at least 90 days before the expiry of the licence.

(2) The Director may, within 30 days of receipt of an application for the renewal of a licence, renew the licence if the applicant meets the requirements of the Act and has complied with the terms and conditions of the licence.

(3) A licence that is not renewed lapses on its date of expiry.

11. Restriction on transfer of licence

A licensee shall not assign, cede or transfer the licence to any other person.

12. Suspension or cancellation of licence

(1) The Director may suspend or cancel a licence if the licensee—

(a) contravenes the Act;

(b) contravenes any terms and conditions of the licence;

(d) stops operating for 30 days without the written authorisation of a senior forest officer; or

(e) does not take remedial measures to correct defects notified to the licensee by a forest officer within 14 days of being notified of the defect.

(2) The Director shall, before suspending or cancelling a licence, notify the licensee of the intention to suspend or cancel the licence and request the licensee to show cause, within 30 days from the date of the request, why the licence should not be suspended or cancelled.

(3) A notice of intention to suspend or cancel a licence shall be in Form VII set out in the First Schedule.

(4) The Director shall suspend or cancel a licence if the licensee does not take remedial measures within the period specified in the notice issued under sub-regulation (2).

(5) A notice of suspension or cancellation of a licence shall be in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule.

(6) Where a licence is suspended or cancelled, the licensee shall cease operations immediately.

13. Rights of licensee

A licensee may, with the permission of a senior forest officer—

(a) establish and operate log depots, timber depots, storerooms, workshop, offices and garages;

(b) construct temporary buildings, including dwelling houses for the licensee and the licensee"™s employees;

(d) construct and maintain roads, ridges, bridges, culverts, embarkments and other ancillary;

(e) take stone, gravel and sand for constructing or maintaining roads and buildings in the concession area; or

(f) erect and maintain telephone lines and other means of communication.

14. Plan of operation

(1) A licensee shall, during the month of October of every year in which the licence remains in force, submit to a senior forest officer a plan of operations specifying the work to be carried out by the licensee in the following year.

(2) The plan of operations shall contain the following information—

(a) the compartment to be exploited and the order in which the compartment is to be exploited;

(b) the tree species and quantities to be removed from each compartment;

(d) the sites of log depots and main camps to be used.

(3) A licensee who intends to amend the plan of operations shall apply to a senior forest officer for approval.

(4) A senior forest officer shall, where the senior forest officer rejects the proposed amendments to the plan of operations, inform the licensee accordingly and give reasons for the rejection.

15. Safety

A licensee shall be responsible for the safety of the approved activities in the operation area.

16. Discoveries

(1) A licensee shall, where the licensee in the course of exercising the rights under the licence discovers anything of historical or other interest or of significant value in the concession area, notify the Director of the discovery and the circumstances of the discovery within 30 days of such discovery.

(2) A thing discovered under sub-regulation (1) is the property of the Government.

17. Felling

(1) A licensee shall fell all trees at a maximum height of 0.30 metres above the ground.

(2) A licensee shall, unless authorised in writing by a senior forest officer, fell trees in only one compartment at a time.

(3) A licensee shall fell any tree containing sawn log.

(4) A licensee shall not fell any tree—

(a) whose diameter over bark at one point three metres (1.3 m) above ground level is less than 30 centimetres; or

(b) marked by a senior forest officer as a tree that shall not be felled.

18. Demarcation of boundaries

(1) A licensee shall demarcate, at the licensee"™s expense, the boundaries of compartments intended to be worked in, but as far as possible, shall ensure the use of natural features as boundaries.

(2) A licensee may use cleared or blazed lines as boundaries.

19. Fire prevention

(1) A licensee shall take necessary steps to prevent fires and shall maintain fire-breaks and undertake early burning of areas in which the licensee is operating or intends to operate according to the plan of operations.

(2) A forest officer or licensee who intends to carry out early burning operations in a concession area shall give notice of at least two weeks to the other party.

20. Register of licences

(1) The Department shall keep and maintain a register of licences in Form IX set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The register referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be kept at the offices of the Department and shall be open to inspection by the public at such times and upon payment of the prescribed inspection fee.

21. Fees

The fees set out in the Second Schedule are prescribed for the matters specified in that Schedule.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 20]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

FORM I

[Regulation 6(1)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

FORM II

[Regulation 6(4)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

REQUEST FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS OR INFORMATION

1. Here insert the full names and address of the applicant	TO (1) ...........................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................
2. Here insert the reference No. of the application	Reference No. (2) ...........................................................................................
You are requested to furnish, within .................. days of this Notice, the following information or documents in respect of your application for a concession licence:
(a) ................................................................................................................
(b) ................................................................................................................
(c) ................................................................................................................
	(d) ................................................................................................................
	If you fail to furnish the requested information within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and shall be rejected.
	Dated this ............. day of ........................ 20.....

	............................................. Director

FORM III

[Regulation 7]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION FOR LICENCE

1. Here insert the full names and address of the applicant	TO (1) .............................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................
2. Here insert the reference No. of the application	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ...................................................................................
You are notified that your application for (3) .................................................. has been rejected by the Director on the following grounds:
3. Here insert type of application	(a) ..................................................................................................................
(b) ..................................................................................................................
(c) ..................................................................................................................
	(d) ..................................................................................................................
	Dated this .............. day of ..................... 20......

	.............................................. Director

FORM IV

[Regulation 8(2)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

FCL NO.: ..............

CONCESSION LICENCE

Large Scale ( ) Medium Scale ( ) Small Scale ( )

1. Here state name of licensee	This is to certify that (1) ....................................................................................
of (2) ...............................................................................................................
2. Here state the physical address of licensee	.......................................................................................................................
is licensed to cut ( ) fell ( ) process ( ) timber from (3) ..........................................
for a period of (4) .................................... commencing on ...................... day of
3. Name of concession area	.........................................., 20.... on the terms and conditions set out overleaf:

4. Here state validity period of licence	............................................... Director	(Seal) ............................................... Date of issue

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONCESSION LICENCE

PART I
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

1. Instructions

A licensee shall comply with all lawful instructions of the Senior Forest Officer concerning the cutting, felling and processing of the timber.

2. Personnel

2.1. A licensee shall employ, among the key personnel, a qualified forester or other personnel approved by the Senior Forest Officer, to supervise all the site works related to felling.

2.2. The Senior Forest Officer shall approve any proposed replacement of the key personnel if their qualifications and abilities are substantially equal to or better than those of the personnel to be replaced.

2.3. The Director or the Senior Forest Officer may direct the licensee to ensure that any personnel in the concession area who contravenes the provisions of the Act or breaches the terms and conditions of the licence, leaves the concession area within fourteen days from the date of the direction.

3. Communication

3.1. Communications between the licensee and any other representative of the Forestry Department that are referred to in the conditions shall be effective only when in writing.

3.2. A notice shall be effective when it is delivered and received by either party.

4. Production

4.1. A licensee shall commence the approved activities on the agreed commencement date and shall carry out the necessary works in accordance with the plan of operations submitted by the licensee and approved by the forest officer, and complete them by the intended completion date.

4.2. A licensee shall, from the commencement date, pay for tree felling as follows—

(a) a maximum of one hundred cubic metres of timber for small scale;

(b) a maximum of two hundred cubic metres of timber for medium scale; and

4.3. A licensee shall pay for branch-wood at 200 fee units per cubic metre.

PART II
CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

5. Operational Record

5.1. A licensee shall measure and record every timber log removed from a compartment and the forest officer shall mark on one end of each log with a timber marking hammer.

5.2. Every log shall be measured mid-length diameter in centimetres and its length in metres and tenths of a metre and volume calculated using the Huber's formula.

5.3. On the 5th day of every month, a licensee shall submit returns of the logging operations of the previous month to the Senior Forest Officer showing the number of trees, volume and number of logs by tree species removed from the compartment.

5.4. All sawn timber shall be hammer marked by a forest officer before removal from a felling site.

5.5. Movement of round-logs is only permitted within a distance of 100 km.

5.6. A forest produce conveyance permit shall be obtained for the movement of round-logs within 100 km to the processing facility.

6. Co-operation

6.1. A licensee shall co-operate with other licensees in the concession area.

6.2. The Director or Senior Forest Officer shall notify a licensee of the presence of the other licensees in the concession area.

PART III
FEES

7. Payment of Fees

7.1. All tree felling permits shall be paid for before cutting commences, and no credit facilities or carry over will be permitted.

7.2. Payment in respect of penalties shall be made within thirty days of the date on which the penalty is imposed.

PART IV
DISPUTES

8. Dispute

8.1. A licensee who is aggrieved with the decision of the forest officer may appeal to the Director within thirty days of the receipt of the forest officer"™s decision.

8.2. The Director shall give a decision, in writing, within thirty days of receipt of notification of a dispute.

9. Early Warning

A licensee shall inform the forest officer at the earliest opportunity of any event that may adversely affect or delay the execution of the planned operations.

10. Completion

10.1. The licensee shall request the Forest Officer to issue a certificate of completion at the expiration of the licence and the Forest Officer shall issue the certificates if the operations were carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence.

10.2. A licensee shall, within three months of the date of cancellation of the licence, remove all plant and equipment from the concession area, but shall not move any culverts, bridges or underground pipes.

FORM V

[Regulation 9]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

FORM VI

[Regulation 10(1)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

FORM VII

[Regulation 12(3)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO <FC:255,0,0>*SUSPEND OR CANCEL LICENCE

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder	To (1) .............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(2) Here insert the Licence No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ..................................................................................
you are hereby notified that I intend to suspend your licence on the following grounds:
(a) .................................................................................................................
	(b) .................................................................................................................
	(c) .................................................................................................................
	(d) .................................................................................................................
(3) Here state address of the Department	Accordingly, you are requested to appear before the Director on the ..................................................... day of ...................................................., 20....., at (3) ................................................................................................ to address the matters set out in paragraphs ...................................................... (above) within (4) ....................................... days of receiving this notice. Your failure to appear before the Director shall result in your licence being suspended and removal from the Register.
(4) Here insert the number of days stipulated
(5) Signature of the Director
Dated this .............. day of ........................ 20.....

	(5) .................................... Director

FORM VIII

[Regulation 12(5)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF LICENCE

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder	To (1) .........................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
(2) Here insert the Licence No.	IN THE MATTER OF (2) ...............................................................................
you are hereby notified that your concession licence has been suspended ( ) cancelled ( ) on the following grounds:
	(a) ..............................................................................................................
	(b) ..............................................................................................................
	(c) ..............................................................................................................
	(d) ..............................................................................................................

	Dated this ............... day of ........................... 20......

	.................................... Director

FORM IX

[Regulation 20(1)]

(To be completed in quadruplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act, 2015

(Act No. 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Concession Licence) Regulations, 2016

Nos.	Name and Address of Holder	Province	District	Concession Licence No.	Type of Concession	Concession Area	Date Issued	Date of Expiry

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 21]

PRESCRIBED FEES

Item

Fee Units

Application for licence

(a) Small scale

3,333

(b) Medium scale

16,667

33,333

Application for renewal of licence

1,667

Search of register of licences

333

LOCAL FOREST (NO. 315: CHIPILEPILE) (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Cessation of local forest

SI 68 of 2016.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. (315: Chipilepile) (Cessation) Order, 2016.

2. Cessation of local forest

The area described as Protected Forest No. 315 Chipilepile in the Protected Forest Area No. 315: Chipilepile (Declaration) Order, 1973, and declared to be a local forest in the Second Schedule to the Local Forest (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a Local Forest from the date of the publication of this Order.

LOCAL FOREST NO. 42: KAWENA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

1. Title

2. Area cease to be local forest

SI 63 of 2017.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Local Forest No. 42: Kawena (Cessation) Order, 2017.

2. Area cease to be local forest

The area described as Protected Forest Area No. 42: Kawena in the Government Notice No. 263 of 1954 and declared to be a Local Forest in the Second Schedule to the Local Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975, shall cease to be a Local Forest from the date of the publication of this Order.

NATIONAL FOREST NO. 48: CHOMA WEST (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 10]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Cessation of the National Forest No. 48: Choma West

3. Revocation of G.N. No. 311 of 1956

SI 72 of 2017.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the National Forest No. 48: Choma West (Cessation) Order, 2017.

2. Cessation of the National Forest No. 48: Choma West

The area described as the Forest Reserve No. 48: Choma West in Government Notice No. 311 of 1956, and declared as National Forest No. 48: Choma West in the National Forests (Declaration) Order, 1975 ceases to be National Forest.

3. Revocation of G.N. No. 311 of 1956

Government Notice No. 311 of 1956, is revoked.

FORESTS (COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS

[Section 105]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

3. Promotion of Community Forest management Areas

4. Forest Areas eligible for community forest management

5. Members of community forest management group

6. Application for recognition as a community forest management group

7. Rejection of recognition of community forest management group

8. Recognition of community forest management group

9. Rights and responsibilities upon submission of an application for recognition of a community forest management group

10. Assessment of potential user rights

11. Application for community forest management

12. Entry into or rejection of an application for community forest agreement

13. Approval of application

14. Rejection of application

15. Appeals

16. Assistance with control of restricted activities

17. Assignment of rights under community forest agreement

18. Entry into or rejection of an application for assignment of rights under a community forest agreement

SI 11 of 2018.

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

"œcommunity forest management group" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act;

"œcommunity resource board" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Wildlife Act ;

"œDirector" means the person appointed as Director of Forestry under the Act;

"œlocal authority" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Local Government Act ;

"œmajor forest produce" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act;

"œminor forest produce" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act;

"œlocal forest" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act; and

"œopen area" has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act.

3. Promotion of community forest management areas

A local authority shall, for forests within the jurisdiction of that local authority, identify, support and encourage local communities to apply to the Director for control, use and management of areas of forests for purposes of social, cultural and economic needs.

4. Forest areas eligible for community forest management

(1) Subject to these Regulations, community forest management may be applied in—

(a) open areas;

(b) local forests; and

(2) Despite sub-regulation (1), the Director in consultation with the Minister may consider community forest management in any other type of forest.

(3) An area proposed for community forest management shall be free of a forest concession or sawmilling licence.

5. Members of community forest management group

A community forest management group shall consist of individuals who are citizens who reside in the community area and have resided in the area at least for two years.

6. Application for recognition as a community forest management group

(1) A community forest management group may apply to the Director for recognition in Form I set out in the schedule.

(2) An application for recognition of a community forest management group shall require—

(a) prior consultations with local users and other right holders of the proposed forest; and

(b) the consent of local traditional leaders.

(3) An application for recognition shall be accompanied by—

(a) a sketch map of the proposed location and area to be established as a community forest;

(b) community forest management group constitution including list of the elected representatives of the group;

(c) consent of the Chief of the area to recognise the applicants as a community forest management group through endorsement of the application or map signifying such consent; and

(d) a statement of intent for the proposed area indicating a balance between forest protection and management, development, utilisation and forest enterprise development in Form I set out in the Schedule.

(4) The Director may request further information in Form II set out in the Schedule.

7. Rejection of recognition of community forest management group

(1) The Director shall reject an application for a community forest management group where the applicants fail to meet the requirements specified in the application form.

(2) Where an application is rejected under sub-regulation (1), the Director shall notify the applicant of the reasons for the rejection in Form III set out in the Schedule.

8. Recognition of community forest management group

(1) The Director shall, where the applicants meet the requirements referred to in regulation 6, recognise a group as a community management group.

(2) Where the Director fails to respond to an application for recognition of a forest management group within twenty-one days from the time it was lodged, the application shall be considered approved and the group recognised.

9. Rights and responsibilities upon submission of an application for recognition of a community forest management group

(1) The community forest management area shall be for the exclusive use of the local community represented by the community forest management group unless an application for recognition is rejected by the Director.

(2) The Director shall, where a community forest management group is not recognised in accordance with regulation 8, not issue a licence or permit for a proposed community forest area.

(3) The community forest management groups shall—

(a) protect and restrict access to the community forest area by persons not part of the community;

(b) control restricted activities within the identified community forest area; and

10. Assessment of potential user rights

(1) A recognised community forest management group shall carry out field appraisals and socio economic survey in the targeted community forest in order to conduct an assessment on the potential user rights by the community and other users of the targeted community forest.

(2) The local authority and Director shall assist the community forest management group in conducting an assessment referred to in sub-regulation (1).

11. Application for community forest agreement

(1) A recognised community forest management group under regulation 8 shall within 90 days of recognition enter into a community forest agreement in Form IV set out in the Schedule.

(2) The Director may revoke recognition of a community forest management group where an application has not been received within the period specified in Form IV.

(3) An application to enter into a community forest management agreement shall be accompanied by—

(a) a community forest map showing the boundary of the community forest that has been consented to or signed by representatives of concerned neighbouring communities, Ward Development Committees, and the Chiefs within the area proposed for community forest management; and

(b) a community forest management plan which is in accordance with sustainable forest management principles that includes a set of community rules and measures that support proper management of the community forest.

(4) The community forest agreement shall, specify the right to issue community permits and collect revenue for products specified in the community forest management plan.

(5) The Director may request further information in Form II set out in the Schedule.

12. Entry into or rejection of an application for community forest agreement

The Director shall, within 60 days of receipt of an application under regulation 11, approve or reject an application for community forest agreement.

13. Approval of application

Where the Director approves an application for community forest agreement, the approval shall be by notice in form VI set out in the Schedule.

14. Rejection of application

Where the Director rejects an application for community forest agreement, the rejection shall be in Form III set out in the Schedule.

15. Appeals

A group of persons aggrieved by the decision of the Director may—

(a) within thirty days from the date of receipt of the decision of the Director, appeal to the Minister responsible for forestry; and

(b) within thirty days from the date of receipt of the decision of the Minister, appeal to the High Court.

16. Assistance with control of restricted activities

(1) The community forest management groups shall assist the Director to control restricted activities within an established community forest area.

(2) A recognised community forest management group shall select members to be appointed as Honorary forest officers in accordance with the Forests Act, 2015 .

17. Assignment of rights under community forestry agreement

(1) Where a community forestry management group intends to assign some or all of its rights under a community forestry agreement to any other person or group, the group shall apply to the Director for the transfer of rights in Form VII set out in the Schedule.

(2) The person or group being assigned the rights shall be subjected to requirements of the approved community forest agreement and additional conditions specified in the Schedule.

(3) The community forest management group and the persons to be assigned rights shall specify the benefits sharing arrangements.

(4) The Director may request further information in Form II set out in Schedule.

18. Entry into or rejection of an application for assignment of rights under a community forest agreement

The Director shall, within 60 days of the application approve or reject a request for assignment of rights under the community forest agreement.

SCHEDULE

[Regulations 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20]

Form I

[Regulations 5 and 6]

Republic of Zambia

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION AS A COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP (CFMG)

Name of Applicant (the community forest management group):

.........................................................................................................................

Proposed Area .............................................. (name of forest area as applicable)

Villages: ............................................................................................................

Chiefdom: ..........................................................................................................

District: .................................... (Province)..........................................................

Statement of intention and use for the area:

..........................................................................................................................

Statutory Declaration:

I, .......................... on behalf of the CFMG, confirm that the residents of the community of .......................... in the District of ....................... wish to be recognised as a community forest management group for the purpose of communal control, use and management of a community forest area. I confirm that the majority of the community, including all forest users have been made fully aware of the rights and responsibilities provided through the Forests Act, and have had the opportunity to join and participate in the group. I hereby confirm that through free and prior informed consent the community willingly and actively wish to take control, management and user rights over the proposed community forest area.

SIGNED .....................................................

Name
..........................

NRC
...............................

Date
..........................

CHAIRPERSON COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP

5. Endorsement by Traditional leaders (Headmen or women of the area) and confirmation that the CFMG represented by applicants in the list attached are Zambian citizens who have been residing in the above community for a minimum of two years.

Name of Headman or women

Village

NRC

Signature

...............................................

........................

...................

.......................

...............................................

........................

...................

.......................

...............................................

........................

...................

.......................

(Note: signature confirms consensus to the proposed area in accordance with the Forests Act).

6. Endorsement by Local Authority: Ward Development Committee (where established)

Chairperson Name

Signature

NRC

....................................................

..........................

..................................

Consent of the Chief

I, Chief.......................... give my consent to the above subjects to apply for recognition as a community forest management group for the area.........................., village.........................................., Ward................................... in my Chiefdom.

Name: ................................................................

Signature: ...........................................................

OFFICIAL STAMP

Required additional information as attachments

S/N

Information

Sketch map of the proposed Community Forest Area

<PS:"QT-I Table">

Constitution of the CFMG

<PS:"QT-I Table">

List of community members supporting the application

<PS:"QT-I Table">

Completed application form for nomination of Honorary Forest Officer (s)

<PS:"QT-I Table">

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Application received by:

District Forest Officer

Name: .................................

Stamp:

OFFICIAL STAMP

Signature: ............................

Confirming application form is complete including attachments for onward submission.

Date received: ...............................................

<PS:"QT-I Table">Date sent to province..................................

Verification process completed by Provincial Forestry Officer

Criteria

Checked ()

Remarks

(a) The applicant has consulted all local users and other rights-holders of the proposed forest area and has received consent of the local traditional leaders to agree a defined area of responsibility with due consultation with adjacent communities and land owners, with signatures on the submitted sketch map signifying consent to the proposed area.

(b) The applicants are:

(a) members of a village in or near a forest;

(b) managing a forest or part of a forest; or

(d) citizens residing in the community area for a minimum of two years.

(d) The Sketch map of the proposed location and area to be established as a community forest is suitable to be a community forest area and has sanction of neighbouring communities/ users/ owners (as appropriate) and is attached to this application form.

(e) The intention of the applicant for the area achieves a balance between forest protection and management, development, utilisation and forest enterprise development.

(f) External stakeholders and issues for attention (eg GMA etc) and consultation are identified and action identified.

List of consultees required

Recommended action: (tick/complete as appropriate)

Request further information (Specify information required):

Rejection of application (Specify grounds for rejection):

Recommended for approval:

Declaration by: Provincial Forest Officer

Name: ...........................................

Stamp:

OFFICIAL STAMP

Signature: ......................................

Date:

..................................

Recognition decision by: Director of Forestry

Request further information (Specify information required):

Rejection of application (Specify grounds for rejection):

Approval of application for recognition (yes/no)

Name: ................................

Stamp:

Signature: ...........................

OFFICIAL STAMP

Date: ...................................................

File ref number:

Copies to:

Form II

[Regulations 11, 12 and 15]

Republic of Zambia

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

REQUEST FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS OR INFORMATION

(1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant

To (1) .......................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................

(2) Here insert the reference no. of the application

IN THE MATTER OF (2) ................................................................................................................................

you are requested to furnish the following information or documents in respect of your application for .......................................................................

(a) ..................................................................................................................

(b) ..................................................................................................................

(d) ..................................................................................................................

within........................... days. If you fail to furnish the requested information within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and shall be rejected.

Dated this .......................................... day of .............................................. 20.........

...............................................................
Director

Form III

[Regulation 14]

Republic of Zambia

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP/COMMUNITY FOREST AGREEMENT

(1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant

To (1) .........................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................

IN THE MATTER OF (2) ..................................................................................................................................

(2) Here insert the reference no. of the application

you are notified that your application for recognition as a community forest management group, has been rejected on the following grounds:

(a) ...................................................................................................................

(b) ...................................................................................................................

Dated this ............................................ day of ...................................... 20................

...............................................................
Director

Form IV

[Regulation 11]

Republic of Zambia

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made this .............................................. day of ............................... 20........

BETWEEN

Forestry Department

the Director of Forestry or an authorised representative (Name) ......................................................

AND

Community Forestry Management Group

of ............................... (forest area), in..................................... (Chiefdom)....................................... (District), ........................... (Province) herein represented by .................................... (name) in the person"™s capacity as............................................................... of the group, duly authorised hereto (hereafter referred to as the CFMG) representing the communities of villages (Names) .........................................................................................................

WHEREAS

the Director agrees to transfer management authority of forest resources for the purpose of communal control, use and management of .................... (designated forest area indicated in Annex 1).

The CFMG agree to take responsibility for the control and management of the designated forest area.

NOW IT IS AGREED:

1. COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP RIGHTS

(i) In accordance with section 32 (2) of the Forests Act, 2015, the Director of Forestry confers on the community forest management group the following forest user rights in the community forest concerned:

Rights

Tick as appropriate to include in the Agreement

(a) collection of medicinal herbs;

(b) harvesting of honey;

(d) grass harvesting and grazing of animals;

(e) collection of forest produce for community based industries;

(f) eco-tourism and recreational activities;

(g) scientific and educational activities;

(h) plantation establishment through non-resident cultivation;

(i) the right to enter into contracts to assist in carrying out specified silvicultural operations;

(j) development of community forest wood and non-wood Based industries;

(k) List any other products or activity (specify):

(ii) In accordance with section 32 (2) (k) of the Forests Act, 2015, the Director of Forestry confers on the community forest management group all of the following other benefits in the community forest concerned:

(a) Subsistence use rights over forest products from within the community forest in accordance with sustainable forest management principles and management activities laid out in the approved management plan and local regulations.

(b) The right to issue community permits and collect revenue for those products and uses provided for in this Agreement.

(d) The right to retain the revenues from fines or disposal of confiscated goods as a result of apprehensions of person(s) committing illegal acts within the community forest area based on the agreed community agreed rules and measures specified in Annex 2.

2. COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP OBLIGATIONS

(i) The CFMG accepts and undertakes to protect, manage, control and utilise sustainably the forest resources in accordance with terms and conditions stipulated in this agreement and annexes attached thereof. Specifically, to:

(a) protect, conserve and manage the community forest or part thereof pursuant to the community forestry agreement and the management plan for the community forest;

(b) formulate and implement forest management consistent with traditional forest user rights of the local community in accordance with sustainable forest management;

(d) assist the Director in enforcing the provisions of the Forests Act, 2015, in relation to illegal harvesting of forest produce;

(e) with the approval of the Director, enter into partnerships with other persons for the purposes of ensuring the efficient and sustainable conservation and management of the community forest;

(f) keep the Director informed of any developments, changes and occurrences within the community forest which are critical for the conservation of biodiversity;

(g) help in fire-fighting within and around the community forest;

(ii) In accordance with section 32 (1) (h) of the Forests Act, the Director of Forestry requires the community forest management group the following obligations necessary for the efficient conservation and management of the community forest.

(a) The CFMG shall represent and be accountable to the community of the villages specified in this Agreement and operate in accordance with the agreed constitution as submitted with application for recognition (Form I).

(b) Revenues and other benefits accruing from the forest resource shall be equitably utilised by the community in accordance with the benefit sharing arrangements set out in the community constitution, regulations and other annexes to this Agreement.

(c) Shall delineate and maintain boundaries of forest areas to be under the control of the local community represented by the CFMG in collaboration with local leaders.

(d) The CFMG shall ensure that the community forest area be protected from destructive late fires, pests, theft, poaching, vandalism and other such forms of hazards.

(e) The CFMG shall coordinate with the traditional leaders to propose and enforce rules governing access, use and protection of the designated forest area in conformity with customary laws and existing regulations and local sanctions as set out in the annex 2.

(f) The CFMG may not assign rights, convey, sell or otherwise dispose of the community forest area to any other person or group without prior written approval of the Minister.

(g) The Community Forest area shall not be converted to other land-uses including permanent arable cropping and erection of dwellings, temporary or otherwise.

(h) The CFMG shall seek authorisation from the District Forest Officer in advance for the issuing of conveyance permits for major forest products from the community forest area.

(i) The CFMG shall prepare simple financial reports to be presented at regular meetings to the community in accordance with the constitution. Copies of such records of accounts may be inspected by the Director of Forestry or an authorised representative for conformity with this Agreement and its Annexes.

(j) Shall seek advice and inform the Traditional Authority in the conduct of the affairs and obligations of the CFMG under this Agreement.

(k) Shall seek support from the Traditional Authority in the control of illegal activities, enforcement of local regulations, hearing cases and ensuring sanction in accordance with accepted customary law.

(l) Shall seek support from the Traditional Authority with calling meetings of community members to discuss reports, endorse decisions conduct of elections of office bearers and monitor accountability of elected officials in accordance with the approved constitution.

(m) To seek support from the Traditional Authority with the mediation of resource use disputes when necessary, and liaise with the District Forest Officer, Local Authority and Director of Forestry as appropriate.

3. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Forestry may provide to the CFMG, information, training advice and management and extension services for community forestry management. In addition, the Director of Forestry or an authorised representative shall—

(a) Not issue any licences or permits for the area identified in the Community Forest Map signed by local stakeholders in Annex 1;

(b) Assign a marking instrument, issue conveyance permits in sufficient number and on a regular basis and within thirty days of request to the CFMG;

(c) Return to the CFMG, the confiscated goods or proceeds from the disposal of such confiscated goods that resulted from a case reported to the Director or an authorised representative by the CFMG at the discretion of the court, section 101 (2);

(d) Organise in collaboration with other partners, relevant training courses to enhance organisational, technical and management capacity of CFMG and other members of the community on community forestry management, enterprise development and marketing;

(e) Where appropriate, raise awareness among buyers and consumers of forest products the benefits of buying community forestry produce;

(f) Facilitate the undertaking of forest resource assessments, inventory and research activities as necessary.

4. COMMENCEMENT

This agreement shall come into effect on date of signing by both parties, and shall be binding subject to adherence by the signatories to the conditions within the agreement.

5. TERMINATION

(i) The Director may request the Minister to terminate this Agreement and the devolved authority contained within, in any of the following events—

(a) failure to protect, manage and control the illegal activities within its area of jurisdiction and fulfil the conditions and obligations listed in this Agreement; and

(b) failure to comply with the provisions of its agreed constitution, including failure to conduct periodic elections of office bearers, account for funds, failure to keep records of permits issued.

(ii) The Director shall, before terminating an Agreement, notify the CFMG of significant failures and request the CFMG to show cause, within thirty days from the date of the request, why the Agreement should not be terminated.

(iii) If the CFMG has not responded with effective remedial activities to rectify the issue and subsequently after all efforts to resolve or correct the situation by the Government and Traditional Authorities have failed then the Director of Forestry shall issue a final warning articulating a serious breach of the Agreement and remedial actions to be taken. If after thirty days of a written warning rectifying actions have not taken place the Director of Forestry will request the Minister to revoke the authority to control, use and manage the community forest.

(iv) The powers stipulated in clause 7 above, shall not be exercised by the Minister unless the Director has tried all practicable efforts to resolve or correct the situation amicably.

(v) The CFMG may terminate this Agreement with a notice of not less than sixty days if there is serious breach of this Agreement by the Director of Forestry in terms of their stipulated responsibilities, or for any reason the CFMG finds itself unable or unwilling to continue with the activities of the designated community forest area.

6. DISPUTES

(i) Any of the parties to the Agreement may request that any dispute arising out of this agreement be referred to mediation by a mutually agreed body or person, where the Director or Minister did not invoke the provisions of Section 34 of the Act. If parties fail to agree, the Minister may invoke Section 34 of the Act.

(ii) In the event of any dispute arising under the Community Forestry Management Agreement, either party may refer the matter to the Minister responsible for forestry. If any party is dissatisfied with the decision passed by the Minister that party may apply for a judicial review to the High Court.

7. ANNEXES

The following Annexes form part of this Agreement—

Annex (1) A sketch map showing the boundary of the community forest that has been signed by representatives of concerned neighbouring communities and the respective Chief.

Annex (2) A community forest management plan for a period of not less than five years for the community forest area which includes a set of community agreed rules and measures that support proper management of the community forest.

SIGNATORIES:

THE DIRECTOR OF FORESTRY (OR AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE)

.......................................................
CHAIRPERSON

Dated: .............................................

COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP

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CONSENTED TO AND WITNESSED BY: CHIEF

Dated: ............................................

......................................................

Dated: ............................................

Form V

[Regulation 13]

Republic of Zambia

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF RECOGNITION OF A COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT GROUP

(1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant

To (1) ............................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

(2) Here insert the reference No. of the application

IN THE MATTER OF (2) .......................... you are notified that your application for recognition as a Community Forest Management Group or to enter into a Community Forest Management Group or to assign rights, has been approved by the Director on the following grounds:

(a) .....................................................................................................................

(b) .....................................................................................................................

(c) .....................................................................................................................

(d) .....................................................................................................................

Dated this ................................... day of .................................................. 20...........

......................................................
Director

Form VI

[Regulation 13]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY FOREST AGREEMENT

(1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant

To (1) .........................................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................

(2) Here insert the reference No. of the application

IN THE MATTER OF (2) ............................................ you are notified that your application for entering into a community agreement has been approved on the following grounds:

(a) ....................................................................................................................

(b) ....................................................................................................................

(d) ....................................................................................................................

Dated this ....................................... day of .............................................. 20..............

....................................................
Director

Form VII

(Regulation 17)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Forests Act

(Act 4 of 2015)

The Forests (Community Forest Management) Regulations

APPLICATION TO ASSIGN RIGHTS UNDER A COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Title

We the residents of the community of ........................ in the District of ........................ and the Province of ....................................... wish to apply to assign the following rights received under the community forest management agreement dated ........................................ to the following person or group for the following purpose:

Declaration

(2) Here insert the reference no. of the application

Reference No. (2) .....................................................................................................

The following are the rights to be assigned under the community forest management agreement:

(a) ..................................................................................................................

(b) ..................................................................................................................

(d) ..................................................................................................................

Details for the persons or group to be assigned rights under the Community Forest Management Agreement

(a) Name(s) ....................................................................................................

(b) Address ....................................................................................................

Nature of the intention or use of assigned right:

...............................................................................................................................

Parties: ..................................... Benefits ................................................................

...............................................................................................................................

sharing .......................................... We confirm that subject to the nature of the rights to be assigned, further consultation may be required including other concerned stakeholders. We confirm that the persons or group have been made fully aware of the rights and responsibilities provided through the Forests Act, 2015 and will be required adopt such obligations as may be determined by the Minister.

Dated this ....................................... day of .......................................... 20...............

.................................................................................
Chairperson, Community Forest Management Group

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Submitted to:

District Forest Officer

Name: ..........................................

Stamp:

Position: ......................................

OFFICIAL STAMP

Signature: ....................................

Date received: .............................................

Date sent to Province ...................................

Recommended

Provincial Forestry Officer

Name: ..........................................

Stamp

Position: ......................................

OFFICIAL STAMP

Signature: ...................................

Date received ...............................................

Date sent to the Director ...............................

Approved by: Director of Forestry

Name: ........................................

Stamp:

Position: .....................................

OFFICIAL STAMP

Signature: ...................................

Date received ..............................................

Date: ..........................................................

Subject to conditions:

File ref number:

Copies to:

FOREST RESERVE NO. 4: MAPOSA (CESSATION) ORDER

[Section 17]

Arrangement of Paragraphs

Paragraph

2. Cessation of local forest

SI 1 of 2021.

1. Title

This Order may be cited as the Forest Reserve No. 4: Maposa (Cessation) Order, 2021.

2. Cessation of local forest

The area described as Forest Reserve No. 4: Maposa in Government Notice No. 72 of 1946 shall cease to be a Forest Reserve from the date of publication of this Order.

FOREST (CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS

[Section 105]

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation