The requirements to obtain forest resource
management rights (for registering a community forest) are described
in the Forest Act no 12 of 2001 as follows:
A community must
- submit a formal application for a community forest to the
Minister of the MAWF
- elect a forest management body
- develop a constitution for that body
- select, map and demarcate a community forest area
- submit a forest management plan
- specify the rights they wish to carry out in order to manage
and control the area in by-laws.
- ensure the equal use of revenue generated from such area to
all community members and that an adequate portion of such revenue
is re-invested in community forest management.
- prove that all these provisions meet the approval and consent
of that area`s traditional authority.
Community Forests and MAWF/DoF
The community members through their management bodies will have
the full responsibility under their jurisdiction and this include
of course the management of the designated areas according to
the management plans and must report to the Ministry of Agriculture,
Water and Forestry, through the Directorate of Forestry that will
continuously offer technical support to concerned communities.
Through local DoF staff, the Ministry will monitor the implementation
of management plans in collaboration with the local management
bodies. However, the Minister may revoke a notice, which declares
a community forest if there has been failure to comply with the
agreement made.
For further information about community forestry, contact
your nearest DoF office, more ...
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