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This Regulation of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) establishes the responsibilities of Person harvesting or making Commercial Use of Forest Resources under a Forest Resources License ("the Operator") with respect to the rights of private land owners and provides for a right of compensation to land owners harmed as a result of any activity or process carried out pursuant to a Forest Resources License. The Operator shall take all measures necessary to prevent harm to the property of private land owners resulting from operations, without limitation. If operations cause harm to the real property of a private land owner, or to personal property located on that real property, the Operator shall promptly and fully compensate the private land owner for the damage, injury, or loss. The Operator, in carrying out lawful, forestry-related activities, may enter into negotiations with a private land owner to secure a lease, easement, or other form of right-of-way. required for the activities. If the Operator is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with a private land owner over the terms of such right-of-way, the Operator may file a petition with the Authority.

Implements: National Forestry Reform Law of 2006. (2006-09-19)

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