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The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has announced the immediate lifting of the suspension on the transportation of timber logs within and outside the country.
This decision follows consultations with the Office of National Security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and other key stakeholders.
However, the Ministry emphasized that the ban on harvesting and transporting Pterocarpus erinaceus, commonly known as “Gbenni,” remains firmly in place. Additionally, only pre-convention stock of Afzelia africana (“Lenge”)—timber harvested before its listing under CITES Appendix II on February 23, 2023—can be transported. Such movements must be accompanied by a Compliance Certificate issued by the Forestry Department under the Ministry.
All relevant security agencies have been notified to enforce compliance with these regulations, ensuring that violators face legal action.
The Ministry reiterates its commitment to sustainable forestry practices and calls on the public to adhere to these directives to protect endangered species and preserve the country’s natural resources.
