This Regulation, based on Article 49(1) of Proclamation No 87/2005 and Proclamation No. 16/1997, establishes the Bale Forest Enterprise as an autonomous public enterprise and defines its objectives, functions and powers. The Enterprise shall be accountable to the Oromia Regional Forest Enterprises Supervising Agency. The Enterprise shall have the following objectives: to sustainable manage and develop forest resources in its concession area; to ensure sustainable management of biodiversity conse