Decision No. 5246/QD-BNN-LN on the issuance of cost standards for afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests according to an investment rate of 4 million VND/ha under Program Project 661.

Decision No. 5246/QD-BNN-LN issues cost standards for afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests according to a new investment rate of 4 million VND/ha under Program Project 661. This document stipulates guidelines for the minimum cost standards for units to implement.

Document No.5246/QĐ/BNN-LN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byĐang Cập Nhật — Thứ trưởng
Updated20/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldForestry
Issued date26/11/2003
Effective date26/11/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 5246/QD-BNN-LN issues cost standards for afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests according to a new investment rate of 4 million VND/ha under Program Project 661. This document stipulates guidelines for the minimum cost standards for units to implement.

Scope of application

Units engaged in afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests within the scope of Program Project 661.

Key points

  • Afforestation units must comply with the minimum cost standard of 4 million VND/ha as prescribed in this Decision.
  • Units may increase costs based on economic and technical standards and local budget balancing.
  • The cost standards outlined in this document serve as a floor for units to reference when implementing.
  • Heads of relevant agencies and units are responsible for enforcing this Decision.
  • Afforestation and forest protection units must comply with the minimum cost standards to ensure economic and technical efficiency during implementation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthen financial management in afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests.
  • Assist units in having a legal basis to increase costs in accordance with local conditions.
  • Ensure economic and technical efficiency when implementing Program Project 661.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum cost standard for afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests?

The minimum cost standard is 4 million VND/ha as prescribed in this Decision.

Can units increase the cost of afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests beyond the minimum standard?

Units may increase costs based on economic and technical standards and local budget balancing.

Which units must comply with this Decision?

Units engaged in afforestation, protection of protective forests, and special-use forests within the scope of Program Project 661.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Office of the Government (for publication in the Official Gazette and posting on the

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Decision No.: 5246/QD-BNN-LN
Hanoi, November 26, 2003

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regarding the issuance of cost standards for afforestation and maintenance of protective and special-use forests according to the new investment cost of 4 million VND per hectare under Program Project 661

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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

On the basis of Decree No. 86/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 18, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

On the basis of Document No. 95/CP-NN dated October 23, 2003 of the Government regarding the new investment cost for planting protective and special-use forests under Program Project 661;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Forest Service;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. Now hereby promulgates with this Decision the guidelines on cost standards for afforestation and maintenance of protective and special-use forests according to the new investment cost of 4 million VND per hectare under Program Project 661;

Article 2. The aforementioned cost standard guidelines are the minimum levels for units to base their implementation on. For provinces, based on economic and technical standards and budget balancing, they may increase the cost level to suit local production conditions;

Article 3. The Heads of the Office of the Ministry, Heads of Departments and Units related shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
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