Sierra Leone: Ban on export of logs
Description
In a press release by the office of the president, a ban has been imposed on the transport and export of logs. This is in a bid to crackdown on illegal logging in the country. The press release numbered REF:OP/DF 251/300/01 said 'such unsustainable logging if left unchecked would seriously reduce the country's forest cover with wider implications for global warming, rainfall patterns, loss of biodiversity and other environmental damage.' It was also noted that trucks carrying logs damaged feeder roads and rural bridges because of the heavy loads.
During the period of the ban, the government will discuss with licensed logging companies modalities for proper conservation of the forests, reafforestation programmes and corporate social responsibility of the companies.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 20/01/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Press Release from the office of the President of Sierra Leone, REF: OP/DF 251/300/01
Sesay, M. 2010. 'Sierra Leone: Logging Exports banned.' AllAfrica.com. 9 January. http://allafrica.com/stories/201001090030.html
Government Response:
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