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Sanction Order on the Rules and Regulations for the collection of Mipchhi (torch wood)
Felling of pinus rexburghii and pinus excelsa (locally known as Mipcchi) is forbidden and sanctioned: collection is consented only from fallen tress or stumps to Nepalese citizens, holding a permit issued by the Forest Officers. Royalties shall be paid according to the provisions of this Order.
Government Order on forest resources utilization
Commercial felling is banned from the whole Southern Bhutan as well as the allotment of forests to private individuals or companies. Under these provisions all logging activities shall operated exclusively by the Government and the use of logged wood for domestic house-building purposes regulated in terms of quantity and quality (wood other than timber).
Notification on the procedures of forest settlement in Bhutan
The newly instituted Survey and Demarcation Division shall conduct the survey and definiton of boundaries of the so called reserved Forests of Bhutan and shall widely spread information about the forest areas included under this provision, in order to ascertain eventual claims of rights on forests and their products, land and water courses or grazing and pasture rights. The involved land shall be excluded from the reserved forest areas or expropriated or acquired. The right of cultivation shall be restricted or abolished; the right of water use shall be totally or partially accepted or refused; the right to pasture shall be granted with the payment of a Grazing Tax and the amount of cattle grazing in that area shall be determined by the Forestry Department.
Bhutan Fishing Rules, 1974
This Regulation regulates fishing in Bhutan. Fishing without a licence in any stream, lake, pond or river is strictly forbidden. A fishing licence shall be issued by the Head of the Department of Forestry, Divisional Forest Officers, or other persons empowered to do so by the Government. Article 4 specified periods during which fishing shall be prohibited. use of fishing methods specified in article 5 is strictly prohibited. Licence holders shall not catch more than eight fishes per day (art. 6). Remaining provisions prescribe offences and penalties and specify fishing licence fees.
Mines and Minerals Management Act, 1995
This Act regulates the exploitation of minerals in the Kingdom of Bhutan and provides a legal framework for regulating the mining industry.The Act stipulates that all rights of ownership of minerals found in private or government land are vested exclusively in the Government. The Head of Ministry is the only authority to lease mineral deposits and shall delegate all powers to the Head of Division including the control of all exploration, mining, mineral processing and geo-scientific activities in Bhutan.
Rules on biological corridors, 2006
These Rules provide for the conservation and management of biological corridors which link protected areas for the safe movement of wildlife.The Rules further provide for: prohibited activities within biological corridors; grazing permits; and offences and penalties.
Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects
This Regulation provides for the issuance and enforcement of environmental clearances for individual projects.
Electricity Act, 2001
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the restructuring of the power supply industry and the possible participation of the private sector, and by providing mechanisms for licensing and regulating the operations of power companies.This Act provides for the establishment of the Bhutan Electricity Authority and for its powers and functions.
Seeds Act of Bhutan, 2000
An Act to regulate import and export of Agricultural seeds, to prevent introduction of plant pests and diseases and to promote seed industry in the country aimed at enhancing rural income and livelihood.
Forest and nature conservation Rules of Bhutan, 2006
These Rules implement provisions of the Forest and Nature Conservation Act, 1995.The Rules issue administrative responsibility to the Department of Forests for the preparation of Forest Management Plans.