Decree No. 99/2010/ND-CP on the policy on payment for forest environment services. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Water Keyword Environmental fees/charges Forest management/forest conservation Erosion Protection forest Royalties/fees Soil conservation/soil improvement Biodiversity Freshwater resources management Ecosystem preservation Sustainable development Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 January 2011. Abstract This Decree provides for the policy on payment of forest environment services which include: soil protection, restriction of erosion and sedimentation of reservoirs, rivers and streams; regulation and maintenance of water sources; forest carbon sequestration and retention, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; protection of natural landscapes and conservation of biodiversity of ecosystems; and provision of spawning grounds, sources of feed and natural seeds and use of water from forests for aquaculture. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Circular No. 85/2012/TT-BTC guiding the financial management regime for forest protection and development funds. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2012 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX