Decision No. 347/TTg on the tasks and powers of the Forest Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Decision No. 347/TTg stipulates the tasks and powers of the Forest Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Forest Protection Department has legal personality and is subject to the management of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in performing its state management functions regarding forests. This Decision replaces previous regulations.

Document No.347/TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldForestry
Issued date28/05/1996
Effective date28/05/1996
Expiry date12/08/2003
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 347/TTg stipulates the tasks and powers of the Forest Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Forest Protection Department has legal personality and is subject to the management of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in performing its state management functions regarding forests. This Decision replaces previous regulations.

Scope of application

Forest Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, agencies at ministerial level, heads of government agencies, Chairmen of provincial People's Committees directly under the central government.

Key points

  • The Forest Protection Department is an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with legal personality, funded from the State budget.
  • The Forest Protection Department assists the Minister in performing state management functions regarding forests, protecting forests, directing professional and technical matters, and enforcing laws.
  • The tasks and powers of the Forest Protection Department are carried out according to Decree No. 39/CP of 1994.
  • This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance and abolishes previous regulations inconsistent with this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: The Forest Protection Department will better perform its state management functions regarding forests and protecting forests, contributing to the conservation of natural resources.
  • Negative impact: The abolition of previous regulations may cause difficulties in the transition and implementation of new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the Forest Protection Department?

The Forest Protection Department is an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with legal personality.

Where does the Forest Protection Department get its funding from?

The operating funds of the Forest Protection Department are provided by the State budget.

What are the main tasks of the Forest Protection Department?

The Forest Protection Department assists the Minister in performing state management functions regarding forests, protecting forests, directing professional and technical matters, and enforcing laws.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

According to which document does the Forest Protection Department carry out its tasks?

The tasks and powers of the Forest Protection Department are carried out according to Decree No. 39/CP dated May 18, 1994.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 347/TTg
Date: May 28, 1996

Pursuant to …;

OF THE PRIME MINISTER

On the Tasks and Authorities of the Forest Protection Department Subordinate to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Forest rangers under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

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PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Pursuant to Decree No. 73/CP dated November 1, 1995 of the Government on the functions, tasks, authorities, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Decree No. 39/CP dated May 18, 1994 of the Government on the organizational system and tasks and authorities of Forest Protection;

At the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Minister, Head of the Civil Service Committee of the Government,

DECISION:

Article 1. The Forest Protection Department is an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, assisting the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in performing state management functions regarding forest management, forest protection, professional guidance, and enforcement of laws, combating and preventing violations of laws related to forest management and protection throughout the country.

The Forest Protection Department has legal personality, its own seal, and operational funds provided by the state budget, and is authorized to open accounts at the State Treasury.

The headquarters of the Directorate is located in Hanoi City.

Article 2. The main tasks and authorities of the Forest Protection Department shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 39/CP dated May 18, 1994 of the Government on the organizational system and tasks and authorities of Forest Protection.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall specify in detail the tasks, authorities, and organizational structure of the Forest Protection Department.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance. Any previous regulations that conflict with this Decision are hereby abolished.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities are responsible for implementing this Decision.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Phan Van Khai
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