National Forestry and Tree Planting Regulations

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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

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1. These Regulations may be cited as the National Forestry and Tree Planting Regulations,

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1. "Authority" means the National Forestry Authority established by section 52 of the Act;
2. "currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1;
3. "district environment officer" means a district environment officer appointed under section 15 of the National Environment Act, Cap 153;
4. "district forestry development plan" means the development plan referred to under regulation 11 and section 35 of the Local Governments Act, Cap 243;
5. "district technical planning committee" means the technical planning committee established under section 36 of the Local Governments Act, Cap 243;
6. "lead agency" means a person, Ministry, government department, local government council or administrative unit established under the Local Governments Act,Cap 243, a parastatal, agency or public officer in which or whom a written law vests functions related to the management of trees, forests, forest ecosystems, forest reserves or forest produce;
7. "lower local government" means the local councils established under section 5 of the Local Governments Act, Cap 243;
8. "National Environment Management Authority" means the Authority established under section 4 of the National Environment Act, Cap 153;

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Every forest in Uganda shall be managed in accordance with the following principles of sustainable forest management- (a) conservation of ecosystems, habitats and biological diversity and their health and vitality;
2. (b) sustaining the potential yield of the ecological, social and economic benefits of forests; (c) promoting participation of stakeholders in the planning and management of forests; (d) promoting fair distribution of the economic, social and environmental benefits at the local, district and national levels;
3. (e) conservation of watersheds and other natural resources, including soil and water;
4. (f) conservation of natural heritage of forest resources and their aesthetic, cultural and spiritual values;
5. (g) complying with all relevant national laws and international instruments on forestry to which Uganda is a party;
6. (h) ensuring long term tenure and rights;
7. (i) management in accordance with a forest management plan;
8. (j) regular monitoring of management activities and their impact;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Minister shall, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, set standards, criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management. (2) Subject to sub regulation (1), the Minister shall establish and publish- (a) the environmental, social and economic criteria to be used to determine whether or not forests are sustainably managed; (b) the indicators to be used to measure the state of forest management; (c) the appropriate standards in relation to the indicators; and (d) any other matter that is necessary for establishment of criteria and indicators for forestry management.
2. (3) The criteria and indicators shall include the determination of the level of maintenance and development of-
3. (a) forest resources;
4. (b) biological diversity in forests;
5. (c) the health and vitality of forests;
6. (d) productive functions of forests;
7. (e) protective and environmental functions of forests;
8. (f) socio-economic benefits of the forests; and

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Subject to section 28 (1) and (6) of the Act- (a) the Authority shall prepare a forest management plan for each central forest reserve; (b) a district local government shall prepare a forest management plan for each local forest reserve in the district;
2. (c) a local community institution registered under the Act shall prepare a forest management plan for community forests in the area; and
3. (d) a private forest owner shall prepare a forest management plan for his or her forests.
4. (2) A forest management plan shall, subject to section 28(2) of the Act-
5. (a) be based on consultation with relevant lead agencies and local communities that have a direct interest in the forest in at least one meeting to review the draft plan; and (b) reflect the relevant parts of the National Forest Plan made under section 49 of the Act.
6. (3) The Minutes of the consultative meeting and description of the process under sub regulation (2) (b) shall be annexed to the forest management plan.
7. (4) The person designated for the purposes of approving a forest management plan under section 28(3) of the Act-
8. (a) for a central forest reserve, is the Board in consultation with the Minister; and

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A responsible body may group a series of forests or forest reserves into a management plan area for purposes of preparing a forest management plan.
2. (2) The forest management plan under sub regulation (1) shall be used for planning and efficient management of a series of forests or forest reserves.
3. (3) The responsible body shall, in preparing a forest management plan under sub regulation (1), consider-
4. (a) the type and intensity of management;
5. (b) administrative matters;
6. (c) the geographical situation; and
7. (d) any other matter necessary in the management of the forest.
8. (4) The forest management plan under sub regulation (1) shall be prepared in accordance with the procedure outlined in regulation 6.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A district shall develop a district forestry development plan for purposes of-
2. (a) planning development of forestry;
3. (b) providing for co-ordinated management of forests;
4. (c) mainstreaming forestry in district development planning; and
5. (d) involving other interested parties in forestry management.
6. (2) Subject to sections 47 and 48 of the Act, the district technical planning committee shall prepare a district forestry development plan, focusing on local forest reserves, community and private forests and any other category of forests in the district.
7. (3) The rules prescribed in Schedule 2 shall apply to preparation of the district forestry development plan.
8. (4) Each department in the district local government shall include in its annual work plan activities in the district forestry development plan that is relevant to forestry.

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Minister shall, in accordance with the Act maintain a national register of forests classified in section 4 of the Act.
2. (2) The register under sub regulation (1) shall be a public document and shall be in the form prescribed in Schedule 3.
3. (3) A district forest office shall maintain a district register of forests.
4. (4) The district register of forests shall be in the same form as the national register of forests.
5. (5) The District Council shall as soon as practicable communicate to the Minister any amendment to the district register of forests.

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1. (1) The inventory under section 37 of the Act shall be carried out every 10 years or such other shorter period as the Minister may, in writing, determine.
2. (2) Subject to section 37 (2) of the Act the parameters to be assessed in an inventory may include-
3. (a) species abundance, diversity and condition;
4. (b) size and or volume; (c) mortality; (d) environmental and watershed functions of the forests; (e) abundance and diversity of non wood forest produce; and (f) forest produce harvestability. (3) The parameters in sub regulation (3) may apply to both plants and animals.

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1. (1) Subject to these Regulations, a harvesting operation shall be conducted in accordance with a harvesting plan developed on the basis of the results of the inventory of forests.
2. (2) A responsible body shall not grant a license for harvesting of forest produce in a forest unless an up-to-date inventory of forests is available.
3. (3) A person who grants a licence for harvesting a forest produce in contravention of sub regulations (1) and (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding forty eight currency points or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both.

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1. (1) The Minister shall in the appointing Honorary Forestry Officers under section 50 (1) of the Act consider-
2. (a) the integrity of the person;
3. (b) past criminal record or abuse of office, if any;
4. (c) whether the person has been adjudged bankrupt, including in relation to offences under the repealed Forests Act;
5. (d) professional qualification or actual field experience relating to forest management and conservation;
6. (e) interest in forestry matters;
7. (f) experience with local community participation in forest management and conservation; or
8. (2) A third of the Honorary Forestry Officers appointed shall be women.

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1. Forestry Officers Every Honorary Forestry Officer shall before assuming his or her duties take an oath before a magistrate in the following form "I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Sovereign State of Uganda, and that I will faithfully serve the Government of Uganda and observe the laws in my role of Honorary Forestry Officer in Uganda. So help me God."

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1. In this Part unless the context otherwise requires "lead agency" means a public agricultural research institute responsible for forestry research established under section 17 of the National Agricultural Research Organisation Act, 2005.

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1. (a) enable the Authority to support research in forestry;
2. (b) ensure that research commissioned and conducted produces high quality and appropriate techniques and technologies for sustainable forest management;
3. (c) ensure sharing of property rights and ownership over the results of the research conducted; and
4. (d) obligate the lead agency on forestry and lead agency on forestry research to co-ordinate their function and harness synergies.

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1. (1) The Authority shall in the exercise of its functions under section 54 (1) of the Act- (a) initiate development of a long term strategic plan for forestry research in collaboration with the lead agency; (b) enter into agreement with a lead agency for collaboration on forestry matters; (c) hold one bilateral meeting with the lead agency each year to set national priorities, develop work plans for research and evaluate research activities to ensure adherence to set priorities and standards; (d) consult the lead agency in long term monitoring of permanent sample plots in forest reserves;
2. (e) in collaboration with the lead agency, develop a research agenda for each forest management plan;
3. (f) in collaboration with the lead agency, develop standards and guidelines for research in forestry;
4. (g) prepare an inventory and register of research providers in the public and private sectors;
5. (h) mobilise funds for research in forestry;
6. (i) subject to section 66(2)(f) of the Act, enter into agreements or similar arrangements with forestry research service providers;
7. (j) publish and disseminate information concerning forestry research and development to research end-users;
8. (k) co-operate with educational institutions and scientific societies or any institution or person to promote research and development;

5 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. "forest user group" means a group comprising members of a local community registered in accordance with these Regulations or under any other law in force;
2. "intending applicant" means any of the eligible groups referred to in regulation 19 who has initiated an application for collaborative forest management in accordance with this Part; "parties" means a forest user group, a responsible body and a local government that enters into a collaborative forest management agreement.

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1. (a) rehabilitation of a degraded forest reserve; (b) maintenance of forestry reserve boundaries; (c) access to forest produce; (d) joint law enforcement; (e) sharing of benefits; (f) financing joint projects; and (g) any other purpose that is consistent with the objectives of the Act and the national forestry policy.

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1. (1) A collaborative forest management agreement may be negotiated between- (a) a local community and the responsible body; (b) a forest user group or association of forest user groups and a responsible body; or
2. (c) any other entity recognised under any law in force.
3. (2) The eligible groups may not be a legal entity for purposes of initiating, negotiating and applying for collaborative forest management.
4. (3) Where a local community or forest user group has common interests in entering into a collaborative forest management agreement with a responsible body, the communities or user groups shall apply jointly.

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1. (1) An eligible group may apply to a responsible body to enter into a collaborative forest management agreement.
2. (2) Notwithstanding sub regulation (1), the responsible body may invite an eligible group to initiate a process for the negotiation of a collaborative forest management agreement.
3. (3) The invitation to the eligible group under sub regulation (2) shall be- (a) in writing;
4. (b) publicised by displaying a copy of the invitation on a public notice board of the local council where the forest is located.

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1. (1) Prior to lodging an application for a collaborative forest management agreement, a consultative meeting known as the first meeting shall be convened by the intending eligible applicant and attended by all other interested parties that are known to the intending applicant.
2. (2) The first meeting shall be held in a place and at a time that shall ensure participation of all interested parties.
3. (3) The intending eligible applicant shall, where applicable, ensure full participation of women, the youth and other interest groups in the first meeting.
4. (4) The intending eligible applicant shall record the full details of the proceedings of the first meeting including the names and addresses of persons attending the meeting.

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1. (2) The application shall be addressed to the responsible body after endorsement by the sub county council of the area where the forest applied for is located.

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1. (1) The responsible body shall in accepting an application for collaborative forest management agreement-
2. (a) hold a meeting known as the official meeting between the responsible body, the applicant and the local community; and
3. (b) specify any other party that may be interested in participating in the collaborative forest management negotiations to the extent that they are known to the responsible body.
4. (2) The responsible body shall within 30 days after the official meeting in sub regulation (1) (a) make a decision on whether the application is accepted or rejected.
5. (3) The responsible body shall ensure that the decision under sub regulation (2) is made after verification that the application conforms to all requirements of regulation 20 and 21.

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1. (1) The official meeting under regulation 23 (1) (a) shall not be held earlier than 30 days and not later than 60 days after the application has been publicised in accordance with these Regulations.
2. (2) Unless the parties agree otherwise, the official meeting shall be chaired by the Chairperson of a district council or his or her authorised representative. (3) The parties to the official meeting may appoint a facilitator. (4) At the official meeting the parties shall agree on the procedure of the negotiations and any other matters connected to the negotiations.

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1. (1) The responsible body may reject an application for a collaborative forest management agreement where it is satisfied that the arrangement is inconsistent with the forest management plan of the forest to which the application applies.
2. (2) Where the responsible body rejects an application on the grounds that the forest applied for does not have a forest management plan as provided for under the Act and these Regulations, the responsible body shall in its response specify the time within which the forest management plan shall be developed.
3. (3) A decision rejecting an application under this regulation shall- (a) be communicated to the applicant within 30 days from the date when the application is rejected; and (b) include a clear statement of the reasons why the application has been rejected.

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1. (b) the Minister shall respond within 60 days from the date of receipt of such a complaint and the Minister may uphold the decision of the responsible body or direct that the application be reconsidered.

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1. (1) A collaborative forest management agreement shall be entered into in accordance with the collaborative forest management guidelines issued by the Minister under section 15 of the Act.
2. (2) The applicant shall for the purposes of the agreement be referred to as the managing partner.
3. (3) The agreement shall be in the form prescribed in Schedule 5.
4. (4) The parties shall on completion of the negotiations in regulation 20 hold a final meeting during which the agreement shall be signed by the parties or their authorised representatives.
5. (5) A copy of the forest management plan shall be annexed to the agreement.
6. (6) On conclusion of the agreement, a certificate of registration in the form in Schedule 6, and in case of forest reserves, a license in the form in Schedule 7 shall be issued to the managing partner by the responsible body.
7. (7) A duly registered managing partner shall manage the forest or part of the forest in accordance with the Act and these Regulations.
8. (8) The responsible body or the parties to the agreement may terminate or suspend an agreement where there is a breach of the Act or these Regulations.

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1. (1) The parties to a collaborative forest management agreement shall establish a management committee.
2. (2) The committee shall comprise the members specified in the constitution of the managing partner or in case of joint applications, in accordance with the agreement between the joint applicants.

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1. (1) A collaborative forest management agreement-
2. (a) shall be entered into for an initial period of 5 years; and
3. (b) may be extended for a further period of up to 20 years where the parties are in compliance with their obligations under the collaborative forest management agreement and where there is no objection by either party.
4. (2) The parties may upon expiry of a collaborative forest management agreement renew the agreement for a period and under the terms specified in the agreement.
5. (3) Notwithstanding sub regulation (2), the managing partner may apply to the responsible body for renewal of the collaborative forest management agreement six months before the expiry of the existing agreement.

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1. (1) A responsible body shall promote the implementation of collaborative forest management agreement under these Regulations by, where applicable-
2. (a) providing technical advice on development of operational plans;
3. (b) facilitating and attending meetings and other associated processes; and
4. (c) advising on compliance with these Regulations.
5. (2) A community or forest user group that applies for collaborative forest management agreement shall be accorded such assistance, information or advice as may be necessary or reasonably expected from the responsible body.

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1. (1) The tree species declared under section 30 (1) and (2) of the Act, shall constitute the National List of Reserved Tree Species and the list is specified in Schedule 8.
2. (2) The Authority or a District Council as the case may be shall within two years of the coming into force of these Regulations declare new lists of reserved species.

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1. the Minister may determine

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1. (1) Subject to section 31 of the Act, the owner of private land, a local community, a lower local government or any other person may apply in writing to a district council for a tree protection order.
2. (2) The application for a tree protection order shall state the number of trees, their location and reasons for declaring them protected trees.

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1. (1) Subject to section 31 of the Act, a District Council shall before making a declaration under sub regulation (3) give notice of the proposal to protect a tree and invite and consider comments on the proposed declaration within a period specified in the notice.
2. (2) The District Council shall-
3. (a) publish the notice under this regulation in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers of wide circulation, and air it on at least two radio stations broadcasting to the area in which the trees are located; and
4. (b) deliver the notice to a responsible body or a person on whose land the proposed tree or trees to be protected are located or to the affected communities under section 31(3) (c) of the Act.
5. (3) The District Council shall, in making a declaration under this regulation record its decision and the particular trees to be protected.

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1. (1) Where the district forestry officer is of the opinion that a tree or group of trees which ought to be protected under regulation 33 may be damaged or destroyed before a declaration under regulation 34 (3) comes into force he or she may waive the procedure in regulation 34 (2) and temporarily declare a tree or group of trees protected.
2. (2) The declaration under sub regulation (1) shall be communicated to the district council and published in the manner specified in regulation 34 (2).
3. (3) The district forestry officer may make the declaration without consulting any person under sub regulation (1).
4. (4) The temporary protection lapses when- (a) based on the outcome of the report under section 31 (3) of the Act, the district council decides that there is no need for protection; (b) a declaration is made under section 31 of the Act; (c) the District Council fails to act under paragraphs (a) or (b) within 6 months from the day the notice referred to in regulation 34 (2) (a) is effective.

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1. (1) Subject to section 30 (1) and (2) of the Act, a person shall not cut, disturb, damage, destroy, remove, purchase, sell, donate or in any other manner acquire or dispose of any of the protected trees or reserved species without a licence issued by the Minister or District Council.
2. (2) The Minister or District Council shall on payment of the prescribed fee issue the licence referred to under sub regulation (1) in the form prescribed in Schedule 9.
3. (3) In the case of the urban area in which the tree is located, the licence referred to under sub regulation (2) shall be granted by the responsible body on application and recommendation of the sub county council or division council.

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1. (2) The Registrar of Titles shall on receiving the notification under sub regulation (1) and where applicable, endorse the particulars of the declaration on the title deeds.
2. (3) An endorsement under sub regulation (2) shall constitute an encumbrance on the land to ensure the protection of the protected tree or reserved species in case of sale of land.

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1. (1) A person shall not introduce an alien, exotic or genetically modified tree species into Uganda unless he or she has a license issued by the Minister or a person designated by the Minister for that purpose.
2. (2) The guidelines issued under section 42 (b) (v) and section 107 of the National Environment Act shall have effect in relation to the introduction of alien, exotic or genetically modified species.
3. (3) A person who contravenes sub regulation (1) commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding forty eight currency points or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or both.

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1. (1) The responsible body, shall where the functions of the responsible body under the Act or these Regulations involves the management of wildlife in forest reserves and other forests specified in the Act- (a) act in consultation with the Uganda Wildlife Authority or any other lead agency responsible for wildlife management; and (b) grant access and available assistance to the person responsible for management of wildlife in forest reserves and other forests under this regulation or under the Wildlife Act; or
2. (c) generally support the performance of the wildlife management function.
3. (2) A person carrying out harvesting or a silviculture treatment or any other activity in a natural forest or a forest classified in section 4 (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Act shall carry it out in accordance with the Uganda Wildlife Act, regulations and guidelines made under that Act and wildlife management principles.
4. (3) The Uganda Wildlife Authority shall not be relieved of its duty as prescribed by law within areas under sub regulation (2).

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1. (1) A responsible body may declare an area closed for the cutting or removal of forest produce if it considers it necessary- (a) for the proper planning and administration of the area;
2. (b) in order that there shall be proper regeneration of any forest produce;
3. (c) to safeguard the requirements of a particular market; or
4. (d) to safeguard the economic, social or climatic value of any forest.
5. (2) Where an area is closed under sub regulation (1), a person shall not cut or remove forest produce in the area or, if the declaration has been made only in respect of certain forest produce, cut or remove the produce.
6. (3) The declaration under sub regulation (1) shall be advertised by publishing a notice in the Gazette and in at least two newspapers of wide circulation and airing it on at least two radio stations broadcasting in the area.
7. (4) The notice in sub regulation (3) shall be posted on the notice board of the District Council affected by the closure.

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1. (1) A person shall not possess or bring into a forest classified under section 4 of the Act any articles or materials of inflammable or combustible nature unless the materials are necessary for lawful activities in the forest.
2. (2) The prohibition under sub regulation (1) shall not apply to a person lawfully residing in a forest.
3. (3) A person shall not light a fire which may spread damage or destroy a forest or part of the forest.
4. (4) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to pay compensate an equivalent of the area damaged or imprisonment not exceeding fourteen years or both.

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1. (1) A District Council shall, subject to section 32 (1) of the Local Governments Act be responsible for management of forest fires in the district.
2. (2) The District Council shall appoint a district forest fire management committee for management of forest fires comprising-
3. (a) the Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the Chairperson; (b) the District Environment Officer; (c) the District Agricultural Officer; (d) the District Veterinary Officer; (e) the District Forestry Officer who shall be the Secretary; (f) the wildlife Conservation Area Manager, where applicable; (g) the Forest Management Area Manager of the Authority; (h) the Senior Assistant Secretary of an area prone to fire; (i) the Honorary Forestry Officer if any, in the district; (j) the District Police Commander; (k) the District Director of Health Services; (l) one representative of relevant civil society groups; and (m) one representative of relevant private sector groups. (3) The Committee shall report to the sectoral committee responsible for forestry in the District Council.

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1. (1) The functions of the committee shall include-
2. (a) putting mechanisms in place to prevent and fight forest fires;
3. (b) mobilising the people to fight a forest fire;
4. (c) developing and implementing fire drill exercises and sensitisation;
5. (d) compilation of a list of potential fire fighters; and
6. (e) budgeting for prevention and fighting of forest fires.
7. (2) The committee shall in each year calculate forest fire indices and by notice declare a state of danger on the basis of the index in respect of an area within its jurisdiction and where there is a likelihood of a forest fire.
8. (3) The notice under sub regulation (2) shall-

6 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A District Council shall subject to section 35 and 39 of the Local Governments Act, support the lower councils in fire prone areas by making byelaws for fire management.
2. (2) The byelaws under sub regulation (1) shall include provision for the formation of a forest fire management committee by a lower local government and obligate each council to develop a forest fire management plan and budget.

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1. committee The district fire management committee shall hold a planning meeting, one month before the commencement of the burning of grass season

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1. (1) An authorised person may place a notice in a conspicuous place of a forestry reserve prohibiting persons from entering or the bringing of vehicles, machines, chemicals or objects of a class specified in the notice into the forest reserve or part of the forest reserve.
2. (2) A prohibition under sub regulation (1) may be for an indefinite period or for the period specified in the notice.
3. (3) A person who, without the prior written permission of the responsible body-
4. (a) enters a forest reserve;
5. (b) drives a vehicle into a forestry reserve;
6. (c) operates a machine into a forestry reserve; or
7. (d) having entered a forestry reserve, remains in, drives a vehicle in, or drives or uses a machine in the area, in contravention of a notice displayed in accordance with this regulation commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding forty eight currency points or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both.
8. (4) The responsible body may erect or cause to be erected suitable enclosures, gates or ramps as it considers necessary for the purpose of preventing or restricting the entry of persons into a forest reserve.

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1. (a) causes damage to, interferes with or destroys vegetation;
2. (b) obstructs, damages or interferes with a way or a drainage structure associated with a way;
3. (c) damages, obstructs or interferes with a drainage feature such as a watercourse or a drainage line; (d) erects a fence or other obstruction; (e) causes damage to, defaces, interferes with, destroys or removes a standard, sign, notice, barrier or device erected by the responsible body; or
4. (f) causes damage to or destroys a building, enclosure, dam or other structure, or plant or equipment, of the responsible body or its leasee or licensee, in a forest reserve commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding fifty currency points.

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1. (b) there is a bushfire;
2. (c) in the opinion of the authorised person, conditions of high fire danger exist;
3. (d) the authorised person is undertaking deliberate or controlled burning of any kind;
4. (e) very wet or windy conditions exist;
5. (f) a way has been damaged; or
6. (g) a way needs maintenance or protection as a result of adverse weather; (h) the authorised person believes that-
7. (i) the activities in paragraph (a) or conditions constitute a danger or potential danger to the safety of persons or property;
8. (ii) there is likely to be conflict with other users of the area by other persons;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A person who fails to comply with a request under regulation 48 commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding twenty currency points and in the case of a continuing offence to an additional fine not exceeding two currency points in respect of each day, or part of it, the offence continues.
2. (2) An authorised person may remove from a forest reserve a person who enters or remains or is committing unlawful acts in the forest reserve in contravention of the Act or these Regulations.
3. (3) The removal of a person under sub regulation (2) does not prevent the person from being prosecuted.

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1. (1) A person who is authorised by a responsible body to graze, cultivate or lawfully reside in a forest reserve shall as soon as practicable report to the nearest authorised person a diseased plant or animal that comes to his or her knowledge- (a) within the forest reserve; (b) within close proximity of the forest reserve; or (c) one that is intended to be introduced in the forest reserve.
2. (2) The authorised person to whom a report is made under sub regulation (1) shall as soon as possible investigate the report and take appropriate action including the recommendation for research on the disease detected.

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1. (1) In this regulation- "timber susceptible to beetle borers" includes the timber of all species other than that listed in Schedule 10 and the sapwood of all species.
2. (2) The operator of a preservation plant shall ensure that all timber susceptible to beetle borers are immediately after having been sawn at any mill dipped or otherwise treated with preservative solution of a type and concentration approved by the Minister so that all surfaces of the timber are thoroughly wetted by the dipping or treatment.
3. (3) The operator of a preservation plant shall apply to the Minister for registration of the preservation plant.
4. (4) An application under sub regulation (3) shall contain- (a) name and address of applicant; (b) ingredients and minimum concentration of the preservative to be used;
5. (c) efficacy of the treatment;
6. (d) methods to be applied; and
7. (e) methods of determining concentration.
8. (5) The Minister may reject an application or revoke or suspend an approval if he or she is satisfied that the preservative treatment does not afford the protection for which it is intended or that the conditions imposed in respect of the approval are not observed.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. The owner of any timber offered for sale or intended for manufacture of an article for sale as "air dried" or "dry" timber or which has been stacked for air drying shall keep records which shall show the number of the stack, the date on which the stacking was completed and the numbers of the tiers or layers in the stack and species.

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1. (1) A person shall not take a diseased plant or animal into an area classified under section 4 of the Act.
2. (2) The person shall provide all information relating to an occurrence of a forest disease or a diseased animal or outbreak among his or her animals.
3. (3) An authorised person may examine a potential carrier to determine whether or not it is infected.
4. (4) The authorised person may direct a person in charge of an infected carrier or potential carrier entering into an area classified under section 4 of the Act to deliver the carrier to a quarantine station specified by the authorised person so that the carrier is disinfected or cleansed. (5) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding fifteen currency points or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both and in the case of a continuing offence, an additional fine not exceeding two currency points in respect of each day or part of the day on which the offence continues.

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1. (1) The owner of a potential carrier shall, if required by an authorised person, inform the authorised person of the identity and address of the person in charge of the potential carrier. (2) The owner of a potential carrier who, within 14 days of being required to provide the information under sub regulation (1) fails to comply with this regulation commits an offence and is on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding forty eight currency points or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both.

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1. (2) An authorised person may remove from a risk area a person he or she reasonably suspects has contravened these Regulations or a condition specified in a written authorisation.

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1. (a) stop the potential carrier when requested to do so by an authorised person;
2. (b) comply with a sign post erected for purposes of protecting the forest or preventing the spread of infection or disease; or
3. (c) not avoid or break through any barricade erected for the purposes of generally protecting the forest.

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1. (1) A person shall-
2. (a) not hinder or obstruct an authorised person from performing a function conferred or imposed under these Regulations; or
3. (b) comply with a direction given by an authorised person under these Regulations.
4. (2) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding ten currency points or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both.

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1. (1) A responsible body shall, in consultation with the lead agency, arrange for the establishment and maintenance of quarantine stations or areas for the treatment of infected earth, soil, timber or trees or areas for the cleansing and disinfecting of infected carriers or potential carriers entering in an area classified under section 4 of the Act or a risk area or in or leaving a disease area.
2. (2) An authorised person shall determine the period for which an infected carrier, potential carrier or infected earth, soil or other forest produce is treated or kept in quarantine for the purpose of this regulation.
3. (3) A person directed under sub regulation (1) shall carry out the cleansing and disinfecting at a time and place and in the manner directed by the authorised person and to the satisfaction of the authorised person.
4. (4) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding ten currency points and in the case of a continuing offence, to an additional fine not exceeding two currency points in respect of each day or part of day on which the offence continues

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1. (1) Subject to section 92 (2) (n) of the Act, livestock shall not be licenced or permitted to graze in a forest reserve or community forest unless it is branded in accordance with the Branding of Stock Act.
2. (2) Subject to section 88 (3), (4), (5), and (6) of the Act, an authorised person may seize and detain a livestock entering illegally in a forest reserve.
3. (3) The owner of the seized livestock shall be charged a maintenance fee of one currency point for each animal in respect of each day or part of a day on which the livestock remains unclaimed.
4. (4) For avoidance of any doubt, if the livestock remains unclaimed for a period of seven days, the authorised person may, subject to section 88(4) of the Act, sell the seized livestock in a manner he or she considers fit.

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1. "owner" means the registered owner or the person to whom the registered owner has transferred control of the private forest in question, whether by way of assignment, delegation, contract or otherwise; and
2. "private forests" means a natural forest or a plantation forest or area dedicated to forestry, registered under section 21 or 22 of the Act.

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1. (1) The purpose of this Part is to-
2. (a) provide for incentives for a private forest owner;
3. (b) define the rights and obligations of the owner of a private forest;
4. (c) provide for rational and effective management and use of private forests; and
5. (d) promote private forest development.
6. (2) The Minister may by notice in the gazette publish a list of incentives including-
7. (a) equitable sharing of intellectual property rights, genetic resources or their derivatives;
8. (b) the right to grant a lease over the forest, as distinct from the land, for commercial purposes;

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. Subject to the Land Act, a person may own a private forest in accordance with section 22 of the Act.

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1. (1) Subject to sections 3 and 5 of the Land Act and sections 21 (1) and 22 (1) of the Act, the owner of land on which a natural forest or plantation forest is situated or an owner of a forest plantation situated in a forest reserve under license issued under the Act may register the forest with the District Land Board as a private forest.
2. (2) The owner of a private forest shall apply to the District Land Board in the form prescribed in Schedule 11 to register a private forest.
3. (3) The applicant referred to in sub regulation (2) shall pay a nonrefundable fee of two currency points on lodging the application.
4. (4) Where the owner of a forest under sub regulation (2) does not initiate the registration, the District Forestry Officer may advise him or her to register the forest.
5. (5) The District land Board shall maintain a register of private forests in the District.

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1. (1) The District Land Board shall, within 20 working days from the date of receipt of the application, forward the application for registration of a private forest to the District Forestry Officer for consideration.
2. (2) The District Forestry Officer shall, on receiving the application under sub regulation (1), assess the suitability of the forest proposed for registration and submit a report to the District Land Board and the land owner within a period of 60 working days.

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1. (1) An assessment report under regulation 64(2) shall be prepared in accordance with information prescribed in the form in Schedule 11.
2. (2) The report of the District Forestry Officer shall be binding on the District Land Board and the owner of the private forest.

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1. (1) The District Forestry Officer shall, after carrying out the assessment referred to under regulation 64(2) and after being satisfied with the nature of the application and the state of the forest and other criteria, forward his or her approval on the application form as prescribed in Schedule 11. (2) The District Forestry Officer may reject an application under sub regulation (1) where the applicant has not fulfilled the conditions of approval or the provisions of these Regulations.

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1. The District Land Board shall, on receipt of the approved application, declare and register the forest as a private forest by issuing a certificate of registration in the form prescribed in Schedule 12.

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1. Registration of a private forest under sections 21, 22, 23 and 24 of the Act shall be valid for the rotation period of the species and shall be renewable on application in writing to the District Land Board by the owner for a further rotation.

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1. (1) The District Land Board shall register the private forest against the title deed or licence by clearly stating the name of the forest and creating an encumbrance on the certificate of title of the owner of the land. (2) Notwithstanding sub regulation (1), the District Land Board shall register the private forest against the land purchase agreement by clearly stating the name of the forest and creating an encumbrance by way of issuance of notices in the Gazette. (3) A certificate of registration of the private forest under regulation 67 shall be conclusive evidence of the ownership of the forest mentioned in the deed or the relevant document showing proof of ownership.
2. (4) The owner of a private forest under these Regulations may acquire registerable interests such as mortgage, lease, easement and third party rights in respect of the forest he or she owns.
3. (5) The rules prescribed in Schedule 13 shall apply to forest valuation for the purposes of assessing the value of registered private forests.
4. (6) The variables for determining the value in sub regulation (4) may include age, species, condition of the forest, markets and biodiversity.

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1. (1) Notwithstanding regulation 69 (3), the owner of a registered private forest shall not mortgage or in any other way transfer his or her interest in the registered area except with the permission of the District Land Board on the advice of the District Forestry Officer.
2. (2) Where a registered forest has been mortgaged or transferred, the mortgagee or transferee shall hold the registered land subject to the terms, conditions and encumbrances to which the private forest was held.
3. (3) An area registered under regulation 63 shall not be deregistered or in any way altered except with the written permission of the District Land Board and on the advice of the District Forestry Officer.

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1. (1) A person shall not manage a registered private forest unless he or she has a management plan prepared in accordance with the Act.
2. (2) Notwithstanding sub regulation (1) the Minister may order the owner of a private natural forest to take urgent steps required to prevent the deforestation or further deforestation or to rehabilitate a private forest threatened with deforestation or destruction. (3) The owner of a registered private forest shall not carry out any activity contrary to the District Forestry Development Plan and the specific forest management plan in the registered forest.
3. (4) A management plan for a private forest shall be submitted to the District Council for approval and integration into the District Forestry Development Plan.

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1. The owner of a private forest shall- (a) protect the forest against pests and diseases, illegal cuttings and other activities that cause damage to forest; (b) carry out fire-prevention work as well as inform the District Fire Management Committee about forest fires; (c) prepare a forest management plan in accordance with section 28 (2) of the Act and these Regulations; (d) prepare a felling plan before proceeding with timber extraction; (e) re-plant fellings or burnt areas and afforest areas using certified planting stock in accordance with regulation 114; (f) manage the forest using technologies that minimise adverse effects on the environment, soil productivity and biological diversity; (g) carry out timely tending of forest plantations and young stands; (h) ensure maintenance of boundary signs and boundary lines; and (i) present to the District Forestry Officer an annual report on the state of the forest.

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1. (c) request from the Authority or the District Forestry Officer support to prepare a management plan; and (d) access available incentives in his or her own right or in association with other persons.

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1. (1) Subject to article 246 of the Constitution, a traditional or cultural institution or leader may hold, own or manage a private forest. (2) A traditional or cultural institution or leader desiring to manage a private forest shall do so in accordance with the Act and these Regulations. (3) A traditional or cultural institution or leader shall enjoy the same rights and obligations as those enjoyed by the owner of a private forest under the Act and these Regulations.

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