Decision No. 2089/QD-BNN-TCLN on announcing the national forest status for the year 2011

Decision No. 2089/QD-BNN-TCLN announces the national forest status for the year 2011, including the area of various types of forests and forest coverage. This decision applies to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, and related agencies.

Document No.2089/QĐ-BNN-TCLN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byHà Công Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldForestry
Issued date30/08/2012
Effective date30/08/2012
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 2089/QD-BNN-TCLN announces the national forest status for the year 2011, including the area of various types of forests and forest coverage. This decision applies to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, and related agencies.

Scope of application

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, and related agencies and units.

Key points

  • natural forests and planted forests → specific areas are announced according to the type of forest (natural, planted) and classification (special use, protective, productive).
  • Natural forests: Total of 10,285,383 hectares, of which special-use forests are 43,093 hectares.
  • Planted forests: Total of 3,229,681 hectares, of which closed-canopy planted forests are 2,852,717 hectares and open-canopy planted forests are 376,964 hectares.
  • Area for calculating forest coverage: Total of 13,138,100 hectares, of which the national forest coverage rate in 2011 is 39.7%.
  • This decision applies to relevant agencies and requires them to be responsible for its implementation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Providing accurate information about forest areas helps effectively manage natural resources.
  • Negative impact: There is no specific impact on individuals or businesses mentioned in the text.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How are the areas of natural and planted forests detailed?

Total natural forests are 10,285,383 hectares, of which special-use forests are 43,093 hectares. Total planted forests are 3,229,681 hectares, of which closed-canopy planted forests are 2,852,717 hectares and open-canopy planted forests are 376,964 hectares.

What is the national forest coverage rate in 2011?

The national forest coverage rate in 2011 is 39.7%.

Who does this decision apply to?

This decision applies to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, and related agencies and units.

Are there any attached charts?

Yes, detailed data are provided in the attached charts.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect immediately upon issuance and requires relevant agencies to implement it.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Decision No.: 2089/QD-BNN-TCLN
Hanoi, August 30, 2012

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the announcement of the national forest status for 2011

____________________

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Decree No. 75/2009/ND-CP dated September 10, 2009 amending Article 3 of Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP;

Pursuant to Directive No. 32/2000/CT-BNN-KL dated March 27, 2000 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development assigning the Forest Protection Force to organize monitoring of forest changes nationwide;

Pursuant to Circular No. 25/2009/TT-BNN dated May 5, 2009, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of forest statistics, inventory, and establishment of forest management files;

At the proposal of the Director General of the Forest Management Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Announces the forest area figures up to December 31, 2011 nationwide as follows:

Unit of measurement: hectare

No.

Type of Forest

Total

Under the three types of forest planning

Outside the forest planning and forestry land

Special purpose

Protective

Manufacturing

1

Total forest area

13.515.064

2.011.261

4.644.404

6.677.105

182.294

1.1

Natural forest

10.285.383

1.930.971

4.018.568

4.292.751

43.093

1.2

Planted forest

3.229.681

80.290

625.836

2.384.354

139.201

a

Planted forests with closed canopy

2.852.717

70.919

552.789

2.106.055

122.954

b

Planted forests without closed canopy

376.964

9.371

73.047

278.299

16.247

2

Forest area for calculating canopy cover

13.138.100

2.001.890

4.571.357

6.398.806

166.047

The national forest coverage rate in 2011 was 39.7%.

Detailed data are attached in the tables.

Article 2. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the General Director of the Forestry General Department, heads of relevant agencies and units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Hà Công Tuấn
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