Forest (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021
These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Carbon Stock Title Management) Regulations, 2021.
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- Jurisdiction
- Zambia
- Instrument
- Statutory instrument
- Citation
- SI 66 of 2021
- Version
- 25 Jun 2021
- Language
- en
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These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Carbon Stock Title Management) Regulations, 2021. This section defines terms used in the Regulations. This section lists the activities that are eligible for a forest carbon stock management project or programme. The Director may issue forest carbon stock management permits for listed land types, subject to these Regulations. Applicants must specify the boundaries of the project or programme. An applicant for a forest carbon stock management permit must show proof of user rights for the forest or land where the project will be located.
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These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Carbon Stock
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Carbon Stock Title Management) Regulations, 2021.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Forest (Carbon Stock Title Management) Regulations, 2021. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in the Regulations.
2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation “community forest management group” has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act; “deforestation” means the conversion of forest land to non forest land where forest land is any land with a tree canopy cover of more than ten percent and an area of more than zero point five hectares and a tree height of five metres; “Department” has the meaning assigned to the word in the Act; “Director” has the meaning assigned to the word in the Act; “forest degradation” means reduction in canopy cover while maintaining a minimum canopy cover often percent; “forest carbon stock management” means engagement in the generation of green house gas emi ssion reduction or removal; “green house gas emission reduction or removal” means to measure, monitor, report and verify reduction in release or sequestration of gases like carbon dioxide (CO,), methane (CH4) or nitrous oxide (N2O) quantified in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent; “joint forest management committee” has the meaning assigned to the words in the Act; Copies of this Statutory Instrument can be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, 10101 Lusaka. Price K48.00 each. 598 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 “jurisdiction” means a geographic area under a Government agency and “jurisdictional” and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly; “jurisdictional programme” means a provincial level emission reduction programme developed by Government; “nesting” means integration of forest carbon stock management projects into larger scale reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation programmes; “permit” means a forest carbon management permit issued under these Regulations; “programme” means a provincescale system or arrangement for the recognition of activities aimed at the generation of green house gas emission reduction or removal for carbon trading; “project” means an action or activity applied to a defined geographical area, formal or organised scheme, covering an area smaller than a province, for the recognition of activities aimed at the generation of green house gas emission reductions or removals for carbon trading; “user rights” means rights related to forest produce or forest resources; “validation” means a systematic, independent and documented process for the evaluation of the design of a project against each of the set standards’ criteria; and “verification” means a systematic, independent and documented process for the evaluation of a project’s deliveiy of net climate, community and biodiversity' benefits in accordance with the project’s validated design and monitoring plan and each of the set standards criteria. Eligible activities - 3 Verify source ↗
The following activities are eligible for a project or
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the activities that are eligible for a forest carbon stock management project or programme.
3. The following activities are eligible for a project or programme in forest carbon stock management: (a) deforestation reduction; (b) forest degradation reduction; (c) forest conservation; (d) sustainable management of forest; and (e) enhancement of carbon stocks. 599 Areas eligible for forest carbon stock management permits 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to these Regulations, the Director may issue a
AI-assisted research summary: The Director may issue forest carbon stock management permits for listed land types, subject to these Regulations. Applicants must specify the boundaries of the project or programme.
4. (1) Subject to these Regulations, the Director may issue a forest carbon stock management permit in respect of— (a) National Forest; (b) Local Forest; (c) botanical reserve; (d) private forest; (e) joint forest management area; (f) community forest area; (g) game management area; (h) community partner park; (i) bird and wildlife sanctuaries; (j) national park; and (k) private land on leasehold. (2) Despite subregulation (1), the location of a forest carbon stock management project or programme shall be subject to landuse planning for each land category. (3) An applicant for a forest carbon stock management permit shall specify the boundaries of the forest carbon stock management project or programme. - 5 Verify source ↗
An applicant for a forest carbon stock management permit
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant for a forest carbon stock management permit must show proof of user rights for the forest or land where the project will be located.
5. An applicant for a forest carbon stock management permit to engage in a forest carbon stock management project or programme shall show proof of user rights of the forest or land where the project will be located in the following manner: User rights (a) in the case of State land, a certificate of title, and consent from the Director for use of the forest; (b) in the case of customary land, a community forest agreement, in accordance with the Act; and (c) in the case of a protected area, a consent letter from the institution mandated to manage the protected area. - 6 Verify source ↗
An eligible permit holder of forest carbon stock management
AI-assisted research summary: An eligible permit holder for forest carbon stock management can be one of several listed entity types.
6. An eligible permit holder of forest carbon stock management consists of any of the following: (a) a Government agency; (b) a business agency, registered under any relevant law; (c) an international organisation; (d) a locally existing institution registered under any relevant law; (e) a community forest management group; and (f) a joint forest management committee. Eligible permit holder Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 - 7 Verify source ↗
A permit holder who is authorised to engage in forest carbon
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder authorised for forest carbon stock management must comply with specified related laws and any other relevant written law.
7. A permit holder who is authorised to engage in forest carbon stock management shall comply with the provisions of the Zambia Development Agency Act, 2006, the Environmental Management Act, 2011, the Companies Act, 2017, and any other relevant written law. 600 Compliance with the regulatory framework Act No. 11 of 2006 Act No. 12 of 2011 Act No. 10 of 2017 Expression of interest (1) A person who intends to engage in forest carbon stock - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 8
AI-assisted research summary: Management must submit an expression of interest to the Director for approval in Form I.
8. management shall submit to the Director an expression of interest for approval in Form I set out in the First Schedule. (2) An expression of interest shall include the following: (a) proposed location; (b) stakeholder engagement plan; (c) proposed carbon accounting methodologies; (d) proposed market; (e) proposed benefit sharing mechanism; and (f) any other information related to a project or programme. (3) The Director may request a person who submits an expression of interest under subregulation (1) for further information that the Director considers necessary in Form II set out in the First Schedule.
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The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of an
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must approve an expression of interest within 30 days after receiving it, if the applicant meets the Regulations’ requirements.
9. The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of an expression of interest, approve the expression of interest if the applicant complies with the requirements of these Regulations. - 10 Verify source ↗
Section 10
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must reject an expression of interest within 30 days if the applicant does not meet the Regulations, and must notify the applicant in Form III. If no determination is made within 30 days of submission, the expression of interest is deemed approved.
10. (1) The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of the expression of interest, reject the expression of interest if the applicant does not comply with the requirements of these Regulations and inform the applicant of the rejection in Form III set out in the First Schedule. (2) Where the Director fails to make a determination on the submission of an expression of interest under regulation 8( 1) within thirty days of the date of submission, the expression of interest shall be deemed to have been approved. Approval of expression of interest Rejection of expression of interest Application for permit - 11 Verify source ↗
(1) A person, whose expression of interest is approved
AI-assisted research summary: A person approved by the Director must apply to the Director for a permit in Form IV and pay the fee in the Second Schedule.
11. (1) A person, whose expression of interest is approved by the Director, shall apply to the Director for a permit in Form IV set out in the First Schedule on payment of a fee set out in the Second Schedule. 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 601 (2) An application under subregulation (1) shall be accompanied by— (a) a joint forest management or community forest management agreement with the Director; (b) proof of transfer of user rights from the joint forest management committee and the community forest management group in the case of a joint forest management area or a community management area respectively; (c) a consent letter from the Director of National Parks and Wildlife in the case of National Parks, game management areas, community partnership parks and bird and wildlife sanctuaries; (d) proof of ownership in case of State land; (e) a decision letter issued to the applicant by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency regarding the environmental impact assessment undertaken by the applicant in respect of the proposed forest carbon stock management area; (j) a technical and financial proposal for the undertaking; and (g) proposed methodology originating from recognised international entities and approved by the Director to quantify emission reductions, and to determine the additionality, baseline, leakage and permanence of forest carbon stocks and forest carbon stock management design document. - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must approve a permit application and issue the permit within 30 days if the applicant meets the Regulations.
12. (1) The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application for a permit, approve the application and issue a permit to the applicant if the applicant meets the requirements of these Regulations. Approval and issuance of permit (2) A permit shall be issued in Form VI set out in the First Schedule. (3) A permit is valid for a period not exceeding thirty years of the date of issue. - 13 Verify source ↗
The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of an
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must reject a permit application within 30 days if the applicant does not meet the Regulations, and must tell the applicant using Form V.
13. The Director shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application for a permit, reject the application if the applicant does not meet the requirements of these Regulations and inform the applicant of the rejection in Form V set out in the First Schedule. Rejection of application for permit 602 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Application for duplicate permit - 14 Verify source ↗
A permit holder shall, where a permit is lost, damaged or
AI-assisted research summary: If a permit is lost, damaged, or defaced, the permit holder must apply to the Director for a duplicate permit using Form VII.
14. A permit holder shall, where a permit is lost, damaged or defaced, apply to the Director for a duplicate permit in Form VII set out in the First Schedule. Application for renewal of permit - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: A permit renewal application must be made to the Director at least three months before expiry, with the required form and fee. The Director may renew it within 30 days if the applicant meets the regulations and permit conditions, and must endorse the renewal if granted. If not renewed, the permit lapses on expiry.
15. (1) An application for the renewal of a permit shall be made to the Director at least three months before the expiry of the permit, in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule on payment of a fee set out in the Second Schedule. Restriction on transfer of permit Suspension or cancellation of permit (2) The Director may, within thirty days of receipt of an application for the renewal of a permit under subregulation (1), renew the permit if the applicant meets the requirements of these Regulations and has complied with the terms and conditions of the permit (3) The Director shall, where the Director renews a permit, endorse the renewal on the permit. (4 A permit that is not renewed by the Director lapses on its date of expiry. - 16 Verify source ↗
A permit holder shall not assign, cede or transfer the permit
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must not assign, cede, or transfer the permit to another person.
16. A permit holder shall not assign, cede or transfer the permit to any other person. (1) The Director may suspend or cancel a permit if the - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must give a permit holder written notice and 30 days to show cause before suspending or cancelling a permit.
17. holder— (a) obtained the permit by fraud , negligence or misrepresentation; (b) contravenes the Act and these Regulations or any other written law; or (c) contravenes any term or condition of the permit. (2) The Director shall, before suspending or cancelling a permit, notify the holder in writing of the intention to suspend or cancel the permit specifying the reasons for the intended suspension or cancellation of the permit and require the holder to show cause, within a period of thirty days, why the permit should not be suspended or cancelled. (3) A notice of intention to suspend or cancel a permit shall be in Form IX set out in the First Schedule. (4) The Director shall, where a permit holder fails to correct the contravention within the period specified under subregulation (2), suspend or cancel the permit. (5) A notice of the suspension or cancellation of a permit shall be in Form X set out in the First Schedule. 603 Nesting of projects in higher level entities Double counting of emission reductions Transparency 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments - 18 Verify source ↗
Section 18
AI-assisted research summary: Permit holders must trade carbon through the jurisdictional entity, and independent trading needs Director approval.
18. (1) Where a jurisdictional level forest carbon stock management project or programme is developed and approved by the Director for the purpose of generating greenhouse gas emission reduction or removal, that forest carbon stock management project or programme shall take precedence over a project that is encompassed within the jurisdiction. (2) A permit holder encompassed within the geographical boundaries of the jurisdiction granted may only trade carbon through the jurisdictional entity. (3) A permit holder shall not be allowed to trade carbon independently unless with the approval of the Director. (4) A permit holder encompassed within ajurisdictional project or programme, that has traded carbon before the jurisdictional programme has been approved by the Director, may be granted specific permission by the Director to continue the permit holder’s independent trading, for a period not exceeding three years from the date of approval by the Director of the jurisdictional programme. - 19 Verify source ↗
A single greenhouse gas emission reduction or removal
AI-assisted research summary: The same greenhouse gas emission reduction or removal must not be generated or monetised by two different entities, or sold to multiple buyers.
19. A single greenhouse gas emission reduction or removal shall not be generated or monetised by two different entities or sold to multiple buyers. - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) Information submitted in a forest carbon stock
AI-assisted research summary: Some project documents must be open to public inspection, but commercially sensitive information may be protected if the permit holder proves it is confidential.
20. (1) Information submitted in a forest carbon stock management project or programme documents shall be available for public inspection during normal office hours at the offices of the Department. (2) Despite subregulation (1), commercially sensitive information may be protected, where the permit holder can demonstrate that the information is commercially sensitive and confidential. (3) The Director or an independent validation or verification body shall check that information designated by the permit holder as commercially sensitive does not contain information that would be required to demonstrate— (a) transparency in accounting methods; (b) benefit sharing arrangements; (c) baseline scenario; (d) additionality; (e) estimation and monitoring of green house gas emission reduction and removal; and (f) other important matters related to forest carbon stock management project or programme. 604 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 (4) A permit holder shall provide any information requested by the Director including contractual and pricing information from carbon buyers. (5) The Director may suspend or cancel a permit where a permit holder does not comply with subregulation (3) and (4). (6) Information in proj ect or programme documents related to the determination of the baseline scenario, demonstration of additionality, and estimation and monitoring of green house gas emission reduction and removal shall not be considered to be commercially sensitive and shall be provided in the public versions of the project or programme documents. Monitoring, reporting and verification - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) A permit holder shall comply with the monitoring ,
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must follow the monitoring, reporting and verification rules, use approved methodologies, and notify the Director before verification and validation starts.
21. (1) A permit holder shall comply with the monitoring , reporting and verification requirements set out in these Regulations in accordance with methodologies approved by the Director. (2) Despite the generality of subregulation (1), the pennit holder shall— (a) for the purpose of validation and verification, provide data and parametersused for the quantification of green house gas emission reduction or removal in accordance with the approved methodology; (b) comply with nationally recognised verification requirements; (c) establish and apply quality management procedures to manage data and information; (d) establish a green house gas information system; (e) provide a monitoring plan in accordance with approved methodologies; and (f) provide any other relevant information. (3) A permit holder shall, within thirty days before commencement of the verification and validation notify the Director. (4) The Director shall assign a forest officer to take part in the validation and verification. Safeguards - 22 Verify source ↗
A permit holder shall incorporate in the project or programme
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must include the social, environmental, and fiduciary safeguards from Form XI in project or programme design and implementation.
22. A permit holder shall incorporate in the project or programme design and implementation, the social, environmental and fiduciary safeguards in Form XI set out in the First Schedule. Benefit sharing - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) A permit holder shall submit that permit holder’s benefit
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must submit its benefit sharing mechanism to the Director for approval and make the approved mechanism public.
23. (1) A permit holder shall submit that permit holder’s benefit sharing mechanism to the Director for approval. 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 605 (2) Subjectto subregulation (1) a benefit sharing mechanism shall— (a) contain a benefit sharing agreement executed by all interested parties; (h) be developed jointly with all interested parties; (c) contain auditable bench marks; and (d) be derived from the gross revenue of carbon credits sold. (3) A permit holder shall make public an approved benefit sharing mechanism. (4) A benefit sharing mechanism shall be periodically reviewed after the benefit sharing mechanism becomes operational. - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) A permit holder shall demonstrate adequate
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must show adequate management capacity and file a risk assessment and management plan with the Director; the Director may suspend or cancel the permit if that filing is not made.
24. (1) A permit holder shall demonstrate adequate management capacity and ability to address forest carbon stock management permanence risks during both the planning and operation of the forest carbon stock management project or programme. Risk assessment (2) A permit holder shall submit a risk assessment and management plan to the Director. (3) The Director may suspend or cancel a permit where a permit holder does not comply with subregulation (2). - 25 Verify source ↗
A permit holder shall ensure that all documents and records
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must keep all documents and records secure and retrievable for at least seven years after the end of the crediting period.
25. A permit holder shall ensure that all documents and records are kept in a secure and retrievable manner for at least seven years after the end of the crediting period. Records and information - 26 Verify source ↗
A person shall conduct a carbon transaction in accordance
AI-assisted research summary: A person must conduct a carbon transaction under existing carbon trading legislation and take the Republic’s international obligations into account.
26. A person shall conduct a carbon transaction in accordance with the existing legislation on carbon trading, and take into account the Republic’s international obligations. Trade and disclosure - 27 Verify source ↗
(1) The Department shall keep and maintain a register
AI-assisted research summary: The Department must keep and maintain a permits register in Form XII.
27. (1) The Department shall keep and maintain a register of permits in Form XII set out in the First Schedule Register of permits (2) The Register under subregulation (1) shall be kept at the offices of the Department and shall be open to the public for inspection during normal office hours on payment of a fee set out in the Second Schedule. - 28 Verify source ↗
Section 28
AI-assisted research summary: The fees listed in the Second Schedule must be paid for the matters listed there.
28. The fees set out in the Second Schedule are payable for Fees the matters specified therein. 606 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 FIRST SCHEDULE Prescribed Forms (Regulations 8, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 17, 22 and27) Form I (Regulation 8) The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT I. Applicant - 8 Verify source ↗
Website
AI-assisted research summary: Section 8 is titled “Website II. Proposed Area for Feasibility Study.”
8. Website II. Proposed Area for Feasibility Study - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This form entry asks for the proposed area name and location details: village(s), chiefdom(s), district, and province.
9. Proposed Area:...................................................................(name of forest area as applicable) Village(s): ...................................................................................................................................... Chiefdom(s):................................................................................................................................ District,.....................................................(Province)................................................................... - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 12
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: “Potential size of area under consideration.”
12. Potential size of area under consideration - 13 Verify source ↗
Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned.”
13. Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Potential benefits of the initiative.”
15. Potential benefits of the initiative - 18 Verify source ↗
Section 18
AI-assisted research summary: Section 18 is titled “Proposed carbon accounting methodologies.”
18. Proposed carbon accounting methodologies - 19 Verify source ↗
Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant must provide requested information or documents within 30 days of notice, or the application may be treated as invalid and rejected.
19. Proposed market 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 607 Form II (Regulation 8(4)) 1) Here insert the full names and address of the applicant 2) Here insert the reference no of the application The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 REQUEST FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS OR INFORMATION Toll).............................................................................................................................. Reference No. (2)........................................................................................................ You are requested to famish, within thirty days of this notice, the following information or documents in respect of your expression of interest in forest carbon stock management. (a) ....................................................................................................................... (b) ....................................................................................................................... (c) ...................................................................................................................... (d) ....................................................................................................................... (e) ....................................................................................................................... If you fail to famish the requested information within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and shall be rejected. Dated this day of 20 Director 608 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Form III (Regulation 10(1)) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 NOTICE OF REJECTION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN FOREST IN FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT (1) Here insert the full names and address of the applicant Tom............................................................................................................. .............. (2 • Here insert the reference no. of the application Reference No. (2)..................................................................................................... You are notified that your expression of interest in forest carbon stock management permit has been rejected by the Director on the following grounds: (a) ft>) ...................................................................................................................... (c) ...................................................................................................................... (d) ...................................................................................................................... Dated this............................................ day of.............................. 20..................... Director 25 th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 609 Form IV (Regulation 11(4)) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT FOR FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT I. Applicant - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists forest carbon stock management details and measures to be recorded, including carbon inventory, canopy metrics, deforestation rate, and possible carbon credits.
15. Details Total carbon inventory Biomass carbon density (tCOz) Soil Organic Carbon density (tCOz) Canopy height Canopy cover Deforestation rate Potential amount of carbon credits to be sold III. Proposed Area for Forest Carbon Stock Management - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form prompt asking for location details such as proposed area, village(s), chiefdom(s), district, and province.
16. Proposed Area:..............................................................................(name of forest area as applicable) Village(s): ..................................................................................................................................................................... Chiefdom(s): .......................................................................................................................................................... District: ................................................................... (Province)................................................................................... - 19 Verify source ↗
Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: This section notes a problem identified about the potential size of the area under consideration.
19. Problem identified Potential size of area under consideration - 20 Verify source ↗
Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned.”
20. Type of forest carbon stock management project or programme being planned - 23 Verify source ↗
Section 23
AI-assisted research summary: 23. Potential benefits of the initiative
23. Potential benefits of the initiative - 24 Verify source ↗
How benefits are expected to be shared with the identified partners
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns how benefits are to be shared with the identified partners.
24. How benefits are expected to be shared with the identified partners - 25 Verify source ↗
How stakeholders will get their benefits (the Type and form of benefits)
AI-assisted research summary: This provision contains a rejection notice form for forest carbon stock management permit applications and a permit form showing required permit details and expiry information.
25. How stakeholders will get their benefits (the Type and form of benefits) 610 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Form V (Regulation 12) The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 NOTICE OF REJECTION FOR APPLICATION OF A FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT PERMIT (1) Here insert the full name sand address of the applicant To (1) ..................................................................................................................................... (2) Hen; insert the reference no. of the application Reference No. (2).................................................................................................................. You are notified that your application for a forest carbon stock management permit has been rejected by the Director on the following grounds: (a) (b) (c) (d) .................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................ .......................................................................................................................... Dated this.............................................. day of................................ 20..................... Director 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 611 Form VI (Regulation 13(2) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT PERMIT Subject to the provisions of the Forests Act. No. 4 of 2015, Section 53( l)(a), (b) of the Laws of Zambia, a permit is granted to: Name/Company: ............................................................................................................................................ Company Registration/NRC No:............................................................................................................... Residential Address:...................................................................................................................................... District: ................................. to operate in........................ ................... Postal Address:......................................................... ....................................Forest Reserve/State Land/Customary Land of .........................District,.............................................................. Province. The Licence will expire on the day of 20 The area of operation is hectares with expected emission reduction of Director 612 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT PERMIT - 11 Verify source ↗
Section 11
AI-assisted research summary: The permit holder must follow the listed legal and reporting requirements for forest carbon stock management.
11. The permit holder shall be governed by the laws of Zambia and other international and agreements that Zambia is party to. The permit holder shall comply with the provisions of the Forest Act, 2015. The permit holder shall provide data and information to the Department related to forest carbon stock management. The permit holder shall provide information related to the volume of emission reduction, buyer, prices, commitment period for such transaction and any other information as requested by the Director. The permit holder shall demonstrate transparency in accounting methods, baseline scenario, additionality, estimation and monitoring of greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal and other important matters. The permit holder shall provide periodic updates on the management of carbon stock and any information that may be necessary in relation to forest carbon stock forest management. Public disclosure shall be mutually agreed throughout the project implementation time. The pennit holder shall develop a project or programme design, emission document or emission reduction document or related document depending on the carbon standard and the said document shall contain full information regarding the areas, size, benefit sharing plan, redress mechanism, obligations of the permit holder and all other environmentally and fiduciary information. The benefit sharing plan shall clearly outline the gross revenue and the break down on how the gross revenue shall be shared. The permit holder shall follow all environmental and social safeguards as guided by the Director. The permit holder shall apply the precautionary principle in the development, management and conservation of forest ecosystems, biological diversity and habitats, taking into account the best scientific evidence available. 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 613 Form VII (Regulation 14) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT PERMIT Subject to the provisions of the Forests Act. No. 4 of 2015, Section 53 (1) (a) (b) of the Laws of Zambia, a permit is granted to: Name/Company: ............................................................................................................................................ Company Registration/NRC No:.............................................................................................................. Residential Address:..................................................................................................................................... District: ..................................................... Postal Address: ......................................................... To operate in............................................................... Forest Reserve/State Land/Customary Land of............................................................... District.,............................................................. Province The permit is expected to expire on day of. 20 The area of operation is hectares with expected emission reduction of Director *A duplicate licence is issued under the conditions on which it was issued according to the Forests Act No. 4 of 2015 614 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Form VIII (Regulation 15) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A FOREST CARBON STOCK MANAGEMENT Application No: Date Application form submitted: Date Application form verified: Date Application form reviewed: Date of approval or rejection: T. Type of Permit - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: This provision/form section covers notice that a forest carbon stock management permit may be suspended or cancelled by the Director, and it asks the applicant to provide required permit and project information.
14. Number of the old Permit Type of Applicant Registration No. of Applicant Physical Address Postal Address Telephone: Email: Fax: Contact person’s name Objective of the previous forest carbon management Reasons for proposed renewal Please indicate the amount of emission reduction achieved of your permit. Please indicate number of beneficiaries (show proof or records) Please indicate type and form of benefits Attach a brief report on forest carbon stock management experiences and outputs Signature of Applicant (individual or authorised company representative): Date:............................ ................................................................................. 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 615 KIROI I SLOMA Submitted to: Verified By: Approved By: Name. ........................ Name: ..................... Name: ........................... Position: ...................... Position:......................... Position: ......................... Signature:........................... Signature: ............... Signature: ..................... District Forestry Officer Provincial Forestry Officer Director — Forestry Official Date Stamp Official Date Stamp Official Date Stamp Remarks: 616 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Form IX (Regulation 17(3)) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 NOTICE OF SUSPENSION/CANCELLATION OF PERMIT (1) Here insert the Toll) full names and address of the applicant (2) Here insert the Reference No. (2) reference no. of the application You are notified that your forest carbon stock management permit issued to you on ........................................................................................................................... Will be SUSPENDED/CANCELLED by the Director on the following grounds: ...................................................................................................................... (b) (c) (d) ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... Dated this day of 20 Director 25 th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 617 FormX (Regulation 17(5)) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 SUSPENSION/CANCELLATION OF PERMIT Toil)............................................................................................................................... (1) Here insert die full names and address of the applicant (2) Here insert the Reference No. (2)........................................................................................................... reference no. of the application You are notified that your forest carbon stock management permit issued to you on ............................................................................ has been SUSPENSION/CANCELLED by the Director on the following grounds: (a) (b) ...................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... (d) ...................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... Dated this day of 20 Director 618 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021 Form XI (Regulation 22) REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The Forests Act, 2015 (Act No. 4 of 2015) The Forests (Carbon Stock Management) Regulations, 2021 REQUIREMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS (Safeguards are a measure taken to protect the environment and people from harm) I. Information by Permit holder - 9 Verify source ↗
Actions complement or are consistent with the
AI-assisted research summary: Actions should complement, or be consistent with, the objectives of national forest programmes and relevant international conventions and agreements.
9. Actions complement or are consistent with the objectives of national forest programmes and relevant international conventions and agreements - 10 Verify source ↗
Describe the procedures or processes to
AI-assisted research summary: Describe the procedures or processes to ensure alignment with national forestry policies.
10. Describe the procedures or processes to ensure alignment with the national forestry policies - 11 Verify source ↗
Describe how you will show transparency on
AI-assisted research summary: Describe how you will show transparency in forest management and engagement with local communities.
11. Describe how you will show transparency on the management of forest, engagement with local communities - 12 Verify source ↗
Describe how you demonstrate respect for the
AI-assisted research summary: This text asks for a description of how respect for the knowledge and rights of local communities is demonstrated.
12. Describe how you demonstrate respect for the knowledge and rights of local communities - 13 Verify source ↗
Describe how you will ensure full and
AI-assisted research summary: Describe how you will ensure full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders.
13. Describe how you will ensure full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders - 14 Verify source ↗
Demonstrate that the actions are consistent
AI-assisted research summary: The actions must be consistent with conserving natural forests and biodiversity, and must not be used to convert natural forests.
14. Demonstrate that the actions are consistent with the conservation of natural forests and biological diversity, ensuring that the actions are not used for the conversion of natural forests, but are instead used to incentivise the protection and conservation of natural forests and their ecosystem services, and to enhance other social and environmental benefits - 15 Verify source ↗
Demonstrate that the actions will address the
AI-assisted research summary: Demonstrate that the actions address the risks of reversals.
15. Demonstrate that the actions will address the risks of reversals - 16 Verify source ↗
Demonstrate that the actions will reduce
AI-assisted research summary: Demonstrate that the actions will reduce displacement of emissions.
16. Demonstrate that the actions will reduce displacement of emissions Signed.................................................................... Date..................................................... 25th June, 2021 Statutory Instruments 619 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 30) Prescribed Fees Item - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists fees for permit applications, permit renewals, and searches of the register of permits.
3. Application for permit Application for renewal of permit Search of register of permits Fee Units 375,000 75,000 1,667 Edgar C. Lungu, President Lusaka 17th June, 2021 [mlnr./fdhq/ 101/8/15] 620 Statutory Instruments 25th June, 2021
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