Legally Required Document

Title in original language: Décret/Arrêté d'attribution de la CFAD signée

Applicable to: Concessionaires/forest enterprises

Holder of Document: Concessionaires/forest enterprices and the Ministry in charge of the forest 

Signature required by:
Ministry of Forest

Key considerations when checking the doc:
What are the dates of issue of the documents?
Are they well before any date indicated on the operating and transport documents?
Are the documents signed by the Minister in charge of forests?
Which forest is concerned by the approval of the annual cutting base (ACC)?

Purpose and content of document:
1. Logging permit(s) for each AAC subject to logging operations: an official document issued by the Ministry of Forests Provincial Director, authorising the start of logging operations within a specific AAC. The AAC coordinates, surface area, name of the company and approval dates are notably included in this document, alongside other information. 2. Valid professional accreditation for the logger/manufacturer in the company’s name: an official document that confirms that the company has been accredited by the Ministry of Forests to carry out logging operations. The date, name of the company and a signature/stamp are notably included in this document, alongside other details. 3. Decree/order attesting that the signed CFAD has been allocated: An official document signed by the Ministry of Forests, approving the transfer of a UFA between two different companies.

Evidence limitations and weaknesses:
The existence of this document does not guarantee its proper implementation in the field.