Decree of the Minister of Forestry and Estates No. 625/kpts-II/1998 the silvicultural system of selective felling and path planting (TPTJ) in the management of natural production forests.

Subject: Forestry
Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Land clearing Agro-forestry Policy/planning
Geographical area: Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract: This system of selective felling of trees with a minimum diameter of 40 cm and followed by artificial rejuvenation, shall be adopted in natural production forests including lowland forests (as defined) where possible according to the Ministry of Forestry. A Forest Business Operation Working Plan shall incorporate a plan for this silvicultural system and reports shall be made annually to the Director general of Forest Business Operation. Guidelines for selective felling shall be established. (10
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