Minerals, oil, timber

All mines of gold and silver and other precious metals and minerals, all precious metals existing in the form of alluvial deposits, and coal and mineral oil, and any gems and precious stones and all ancient monuments, mounds or relics as defined in the National Institute of Culture and History Act, within the meaning of section 12 of the National Lands Act and all forest produce are strictly reserved and do not pass under the grant nor CAP. 330. CAP. 191. provided that timber required for the domestic purposes of the lessee or grantee may be used without restriction and timber may be felled in clearing land for cultivation but may not be sold except under licence by the Forest Department. The right of entry on the premises to search for, dig, cut, fell or cut (as the case may be) and remove any of the above is reserved to the Government of Belize.