Section 22(1) in The Orissa Kendu Leaves Manual, 1973
(1)Kendu bushes put up fresh flubs of leaves after getting an impetus by coppicing. The Head Checker, with the approval of the Range Officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests shall implement the programme of coppicing operation. The operation in the jurisdiction of each phadi should be so phased as to ensure a continuous flow of mature leaves when the collection season starts. Setting fire to the forests to induce production is strictly prohibited.
