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Circular No. 18/2004/TT-BTNMT guiding the implementation of the Government's Decree No. 109/2003/ND-CP on the conservation and sustainable development of submerged areas.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Cong Bao Nos. 5-6, 4 September 2004, pp. 32-39.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Zoning Classification/declassification Cultural heritage Endangered species Wild fauna Wild flora Institution Management/conservation Migratory species Protected area Protection of habitats Use restrictions Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
15 days after being published.
Abstract

The present Circular guides the implementation of Decree No. 109/2003/ND-CP providing for the management, conservation and sustainable development of wetlands. In particular, it sets out conservation criteria by the identification of those wetlands that shall undergo a conservation programme. The Circular deals, inter alia, with the following matters: characteristics essential for the definition of wetlands, the seasonal or perennial habitat of rare or endangered species of fauna and flora, the presence of water birds, as well as the local, historical or environmental importance of their location; zoning shall be operated in these wetlands according to the criteria of Section I. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall be responsible for the formulation of projects on wetlands, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Fisheries shall be responsible for the organization and formulation of projects on the establishment of reserves. Boundaries shall be assessed, buffer zones established and protection sub-zones defined in order to prevent and limit any damages to the protected areas.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 109/2003/ND-CP on the conservation and sustainable development of submerged areas.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2003

Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Zoning, Access right, EIA, Inventory, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Research, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX