Forestry Law No. 64/NPC.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Water

Keyword

Emissions trading Emissions Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Classification/declassification Inventory Traditional rights/customary rights Processing/handling Special fund Timber extraction/logging Protection of species EIA Afforestation/reforestation Biodiversity Protected area Protection forest Protection of environment Public forest Sustainable development Sustainable use Timber Climate change Trade in species Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

This Law Provides the principles, regulations and measures for the management, protection, development, utilization and inspection of forests and forestland, promoting tree plantations, regenerating and increasing forest resources, in order to make forest resources rich, increase forest cover, as a source for tourism and for sustainable use in people’s livelihoods, to ensures the protection of soil quality, air quality, water sources, biodiversity, and environmental protection in a green and sustainable manner.

Full text

English

Website

data.laos.opendevelopmentmekong.net

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 333/PM on Protection Forest.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2010

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, Traditional rights/customary rights, Processing/handling, Special fund, Protection forest, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Sustainable use, Freshwater resources management, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Ecosystem preservation, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Management of Harvesting of Timber and Forest Products.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2000

Keyword: Timber, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation, Non-timber products, Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Instruction No. 0076/MAF on the Development of a Timber Legality Assurance System.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2018

Keyword: Timber, Afforestation/reforestation, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation, Authorization/permit, Certification, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prime Minister's Decree No. 471/2010LAO PDR on the Management and Protection of Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and Nam Theun 2 Watershed Area.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2010

Keyword: Protected area, Protection of environment, Basin/catchment/watershed, Institution, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree no. 348 on the Management of International Trade in Aquatic Animals, Wild Animals and Endangered Wild Plants.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2022

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Endangered species, International trade, Sustainable use, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species, Animal health, Hunting/capture, International relations/cooperation, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry no. 219 on protected forests.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2023

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of environment, Protected area, Sustainable use, Registration, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Inspection, Marking/identification, Timber extraction/logging, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prime Minister’s Order No. 15/PM on Strengthening Strictness of Timber Harvest Management and Inspection, Timber Transport and Business.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2016

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Classification/declassification, Processing/handling, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Timber extraction/logging, Protection of species, Timber, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision no. 0188/MAF, on the Establishment and Management of Zoos, Wildlife Farms, Wildlife and Wild Plant Rehabilitation and Breeding Centers.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2019

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Certification, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Tourism, Trade in species, Transport/storage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX