This Decision announces the status of national forests in 2009, including the areas of various types of forests and forest coverage. This Decision applies to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, state management agencies for forestry, and related units.
Scope of application
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, state management agencies for forestry at provincial and centrally governed city levels, and related units.
Key points
- Natural forest type: 10,339,305 hectares (including special-use forests 28,972 hectares, protective forests 4,241,384 hectares, production forests 4,147,005 hectares)
- Planted forest type: 2,919,538 hectares (including special-use forests 108,748 hectares, protective forests 591,578 hectares, production forests 2,141,241 hectares)
- Total area of natural and planted forests: 13,258,843 hectares
- National forest coverage in 2009 was 39.1%
- Announce detailed status of forests of provinces and centrally governed cities according to attached tables
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Strengthen forest management and protection through accurate announcement of forest area and type
- Assist state management agencies for forestry in performing their functions and tasks based on this information
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the area of natural forests in 2009?
The area of natural forests in 2009 is 10,339,305 hectares.
What is the national forest coverage in 2009?
National forest coverage in 2009 is 39.1%.
Which type of forest has the largest area?
The natural forest type has the largest area with a total of 10,339,305 hectares.
To whom does the announcement of the status of national forests in 2009 apply?
This Decision applies to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Forest Protection General Department, state management agencies for forestry at provincial and centrally governed city levels, and related units.
Are there detailed announcements of the status of forests for each province?
Yes, detailed status of forests for provinces and centrally governed cities is announced according to attached tables.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence – Freedom – Happiness |
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Decision No.: 2140/QD-BNN-TCLN |
Hanoi, August 9, 2010 |
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the announcement of the national forest status for the year 2009
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 dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Directive No. 32/2000/CT-BNN-KL dated March 27, 2000 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the assignment to the Forest Protection Force to organize monitoring of forest changes within the entire country;
Pursuant to Circular No. 25/2009/TT-BNN dated May 5, 2009 of 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 Administration;
DECISION:
Article 1. Announce the forest area figures up to December 31, 2009 nationwide as follows:
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Type of Forest |
Total |
Classified into three types of forests |
Outside the three types of forests |
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Special purpose |
Protective |
Manufacturing |
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Forest Area |
13.258.843 |
1.999.915 |
4.832.962 |
6.288.246 |
137.720 |
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1. Natural Forests |
10.339.305 |
1.921.944 |
4.241384 |
4.147.005 |
28.972 |
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2. Planted Forests |
2.919.538 |
77.971 |
591.578 |
2.141.241 |
108.748 |
The national forest coverage rate in 2009 was 39.1%.
Detailed forest status of provinces and centrally governed cities according to the attached tables.
Article 2. The Head of the Ministry's Office, the Director General of the Forest Administration, the Heads of state administrative agencies responsible for forestry in provinces and centrally governed cities, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision.
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Place of Receipt: - As per Article 2; - Prime Minister (for notification); - Central Party Committee Office; - Government Office; - National Assembly Office; - Ministries and Sectors; - National Target Program Management Board for the fourth cycle; - People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; - Minister (for notification); - Forestry General Department; - The Forest Management Department; - To be filed with the Office and the Forestry General Department. |
DEPUTY MINISTER DEPUTY MINISTER (Signed) Huu Duc Nhi |
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