All applications to take forest
produce or to operate forest-based industries shall be processed according to prescribed
procedures.
Licences to take forest produce
shall be issued within a period of not more than six (6) months from the date of approval,
provided the required terms are fulfilled.
Licences to operate forest-based
industries shall be issued within a period of not more than one (1) month from the
completion of mill construction provided the required terms are fulfilled.
Decissions on applications for
extensions of licences to take forest produce or to operate forest-based industries shall
be made within a period of not more than one (1) month from the date such applications
were received.
Information and feedback received
from the public will be acknowledge. All complaints pertaining to forest offences shall be
acted upon within a period of not more than three (3) days.
To render the best possible
services and courtesy at all times.