Decree No. 163/1999/ND-CP on assigning and leasing of forestry land to organizations, households and individuals for stable and long-term use for forestry purposes.

Subject

Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Agro-forestry Public forest Land reform Land tenure Agricultural land Public land

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Decision takes effect 15 days after its promulgation.

Abstract

This Decree provides for the assignment of forestry land by the State to organizations, households and individuals for "stable and long-term" use in the form of land assignment without land use levy or lease of forestry land (art. 1). Forestry land is allocated or leased to specified subjects whose main source of income is agriculture, aquaculture of the winning of salt or various specified organizations. No levies shall be charged. Forestry land includes: national parks, nature conservation for

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References - Legislation

Implements

Forest Resources Protection and Development Act.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 1991 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Classification/declassification, Protection forest, Institution, Forest fires, Protected area, Private forest, Inspection, Erosion, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Law.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 1993 | Repealed

Keyword: Land tenure, Right of use, Lease, Public land, Urban land, Agricultural land, Land valuation, Policy/planning, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX