These Regulations, made under the Agricultural Resources Conservation Act, contain rules relative to the control of harvesting and exportation of, and other dealing in veld products, i.e. a non-domesticated, vegetative biological resources that may be used for construction, medical, food, cultural activities and firewood. A person who wishes to obtain a harvesting, dealer or export permit shall submit a written application to the Secretary of the Agricultural Resources Board. The Board shall issue a permit where it is satisfied that: (a) the area proposed to be harvested is permitted for harvesting activities; and (b) the proposed harvesting methods are effective and sustainable harvesting methods. Dealers and exporters are required to keep a commercial register of all transactions, and shall be registered with the Board.
Botswana · 2006-12-01