Forest Products (Sale and Distribution) Rules, 1970.

Rules made under section 26 of the Forests Act, relative to logging and sale of timber. No person shall enter a forest area for purposes of procuring forest products without having obtained a permit of a Divisional Forest officer or an officer prescribed by him (rule 3). Rule 4 specifies the contents of an application form for a permit. Rule 5 sets out conditions for the granting of a logging permit for obtaining timber for construction purposes. Rule 6 concerns forestry charges. Rule 7 concerns the collection and exportation of herbs and drugs. Rules 9 to 14 regulate the sale of timber for various purposes. Rule 16 concerns the permission to graze animals in forest areas. Rule 19 sets out the procedure for the measurement of timber and assessment of its value. The Eighth Schedule contains detailed rules for the classification of timber and the calculation of volume. (20 rules completed by 8 Schedules)