Section 28 in The Orissa Forest Contract Rules, 1966
28. Bamboo Felling Rules.
- Unless other Rules are specified in the Schedule annexed to the agreement the following Felling Rules shall be followed-All bamboos in each culm may be felled except-(1)all culms under 13 months old;(2)six whole upright older green culms;(3)bamboos in flower until the seed has ripened.No saila bamboo shall be cut during the rains, i.e., from the 1st July to 30th September.No bamboo ends broken in the course of fellings and extraction should be left in culms. Culms should be cut at a height of 6" to 12" from the ground and as far as possible just above a node. Bill-hook should be used in preference to axes. Root stocks must not be injured.
