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China-Africa Trade Information Service
The Ministry of Forestry, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, has announced, in a press release, that the import, transport and export of timber (Logs), has been suspended with immediate effect until further notice.
It maintains that this is in line with Section 16, Sub Section (3) of the Forestry Act.
It instructs the staff of the Department of Forestry, the Gambia Revenue Authority, the Gambia Ports Authority and all other institutions involved in the issuance of certified documents that enable legal transportation and export of timber, to stop issuing such documents until further notice.
The Regional Forestry Officers, foresters and security officers are also instructed to impound any vehicle found with logs.