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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
Original source
Công Báo Nos. 585-586, 10 October 2010, pp. 21-32.
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.

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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

Repealed by

Decree No.156/2018/ND-CP providing for enforcement of a number of articles of the Law on Forestry.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2018

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Classification/declassification, Lease, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Forestry protection measures, Grazing, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Financing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX