This service is for individuals seeking to harvest or cut trees on private lands. Both landowners and forest buyers can apply for this service. The applicant will get a certificate/permit that allows him/her to harvest. The service is provided by the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC). This article acts as a brief guide for an Agent when applying for the service on the user’s behalf.
The processing time is 30 days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites.
A valid Rwandan National ID or Passport (for foreigners).
Applicants should have a valid phone number and email address.
Required attachments
Notified tree purchase agreement.
Follow the following steps to help a user apply for a Forest harvest permit.
Sura urubuga IremboGov kuri www.irembo.gov.rw hanyuma winjire muri konti yawe yu umu Ejenti.
Idirishya rito rizazamuka. Uzuza nimero yawe ya telefone nijambobanga, hanyuma ukande Injira.
Kanda "Dosiye Nshya" kugirango utangire ubusabe bushya.
Under “Infrastructure and Environment," click "Forest harvest permit."
Read the service description carefully and click "Apply" to start the application process.
Fill in the applicant’s details, such as the applicant's citizenship, phone number, and location.
Enter the forest details, types of trees, reason for the request, and other relevant information about the forest.
Verify that the user’s information is accurate, enter their phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit.
An application number (B2…...) will be provided for the user to track their application status.
Note:
Upon submission of the application, the user will receive a confirmation SMS and/or email. After the processing officer approves their application, they will receive a notification that their application is approved, and they can download their certificate on IremboGov.